Enter the word for search

distancing

/ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/

distancingnoun

distancings

Translations

дистанцирование

The distancing between the two friends was noticeable.

Дистанцирование между двумя друзьями было заметным.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

distancingadjective

more distancing

Comp.

most distancing

Super.

/ˈdɪs.tən.sɪŋ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "distancing measures").

Definitions

Designed to create or maintain physical or emotional distance.

Distancing rules were put in place during the outbreak.

Synonyms

distancenoun

Definitions

The amount of space between two points, usually measured in units such as meters, kilometers, miles, etc.

The distance between the two cities is approximately 300 miles.

A far-off point or place, often used to describe something that is not immediately accessible or visible.

In the distance, we could see the mountains rising against the sky.

A state of being emotionally or socially detached or aloof.

There was a noticeable distance between the two friends after their argument.

A length of time or a period that separates two events or points in time.

The distance between the two meetings was just enough for a quick lunch.

The complete length or duration of a sporting contest, especially a boxing match, that is reached without a knockout or withdrawal.

The underdog went the distance and finished all twelve rounds.

distanceverb

distancing

Gerund

distanced

Past Simple

distanced

Past Participle

distancing

Gerund

/ˈdɪstəns/

Translations

дистанцироваться

He tried to distance himself from the controversy.

Он пытался дистанцироваться от спора.

Additional translations

разобщить

отдалиться

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

distanceadjective

Definitions

Relating to activity, study, or work carried out remotely rather than face-to-face.

Distance education enables students to learn from anywhere in the world.

Covering or relating to long distances, especially in athletics or transport.

He is a distance runner specializing in marathons.