1. A military unit or group of troops that is separated from the main army and operates independently without support or communication from larger forces
The isolated force held its position for three days before reinforcements arrived.
A força isolada manteve sua posição por três dias antes da chegada dos reforços.
2. In a broader context, any independent entity or group operating without connection to or support from related organizations
The startup functioned as an isolated force within the larger corporate structure.
A startup funcionava como uma força isolada dentro da estrutura corporativa maior.