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Social distancing

//ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    The practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases by isolating those with such diseases in quarantines, maintaining space between individuals, and prohibiting certain activities. uncountable

    "The Governor of an affected State implements isolation and/or social-distancing requirements using State/local legal authorities."

  2. 2
    Keeping a safe space between yourself and other people, and avoiding crowds, in order to slow the spread of infectious diseases. Large-scale measures include canceling group events or closing schools, workplaces and public spaces. wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of social distance form-of, gerund, participle, present

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