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distancing

UK
/ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/

Translations

distancingnoun
distancings
pl
The distancing between the two friends became more apparent after their argument.
La distanciation entre les deux amis est devenue plus évidente après leur dispute.
distanciation socialeSurtout en contexte de santé publique.
Social distancing was implemented in public spaces to reduce the transmission of the virus.
La distanciation sociale a été mise en place dans les espaces publics pour réduire la transmission du virus.
Additional translations
mise à distanceTour plus concret, utilisé pour une séparation physique ou émotionnelle.
distanciation physiqueUtilisé surtout dans le registre sanitaire moderne.
Synonyms
isolation
separation
aloofness
remoteness
detachment
distancingadjective
more distancing
Comp.
most distancing
Super.
UK
/ˈdɪs.tən.sɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɪs.tən.sɪŋ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "distancing measures").
de distanciationEmployé surtout en apposition ou dans des groupes nominaux figés.
Distancing rules were put in place during the outbreak.
Des règles de distanciation ont été mises en place pendant l'épidémie.
Synonyms
standoffish
cold
disengaged
unapproachable
isolating
separating
distant
aloof
detached
withdrawn
remote
reserved
distanceverb

distancing

Gerund

distanced
Past Simple
distanced
Past Participle
distancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɪstəns/
US
/ˈdɪstəns/
éloignerVerbe transitif.
She tried to distance herself from the controversy.
Elle a essayé de s’éloigner de la controverse.
distancerAu sens sportif : prendre de l’avance sur ses adversaires.
The runner managed to distance his competitors in the final lap.
Le coureur a réussi à distancer ses concurrents dans le dernier tour.
Synonyms
separate
dissociate
remove
detach
isolate

Definitions

distancingnoun
The act of creating or maintaining a physical or emotional separation between oneself and others.
The distancing between the two friends became more apparent after their argument.
A strategy or practice of keeping a safe or appropriate distance, often used in the context of public health to prevent the spread of disease.
Social distancing was implemented in public spaces to reduce the transmission of the virus.
distancingadjective
Designed to create or maintain physical or emotional distance.
Distancing rules were put in place during the outbreak.
distanceverb
To make or become distant or remote in position or relationship.
She tried to distance herself from the controversy.
To leave behind or surpass in a race or competition.
The runner managed to distance his competitors in the final lap.
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