quarantine
noun
a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
has quarantined
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present perfectof quarantine (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Payne said the state has quarantined the three herds where infections have been confirmed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2024
Hong Kong, one of the few places that holds to a zero-COVID policy, has quarantined tens of thousands of people this year in facilities for the COVID-positive and near contacts.
From Reuters ● Apr. 19, 2022
Verizon Communications chief executive Hans Vestberg tested positive for the coronavirus eight days ago and has quarantined at home since then with mild symptoms.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 15, 2021
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined pending further testing.
From Fox News ● Aug. 22, 2021
Then, seeing her surprise, he continued: "You must excuse the question but I am a quarantine officer and Charleston has quarantined against all points that have been exposed to yellow fever."
From Sons and Fathers by Harry Stillwell Edwards
