1. A single, independent entity or component that operates separately from other units or systems
The factory operates as an isolated unit with its own power supply.
A fábrica funciona como uma unidade isolada com seu próprio fornecimento de energia.
2. In military or organizational context: a detached group operating independently from the main force
The isolated unit maintained contact with headquarters by radio.
A unidade isolada mantinha contato com o comando por rádio.
3. In linguistics or analysis: a linguistic element studied in isolation from its context
The researcher examined each word as an isolated unit.
O pesquisador examinou cada palavra como uma unidade isolada.