Quarantine

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The internet slang term “quarantine” refers to a period of self-isolation or social distancing in response to a situation, typically used to describe staying at home to prevent the spread of a contagious disease.

Examples:

1. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people had to go into quarantine to protect themselves and others from getting infected.
2. When someone displays symptoms of an illness, it is crucial for them to quarantine themselves to avoid spreading it to others.

Here are a few different ways in which the term “quarantine” can be used:

John decided to go into quarantine after his roommate tested positive for the flu.
Due to a recent outbreak of a rare virus, the government declared a state of emergency and ordered everyone to go into quarantine for two weeks.

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