What does quarantine mean?
A period of 14 days during which a person or animal that may have been exposed to a disease is kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the disease. To isolate or confine someone or something for a period of time to prevent the spread of a disease.
Example
"The ship was placed in quarantine for two weeks after a crew member fell ill."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.