social distancing

"Social distancing" became a widely recognized term during the COVID-19 pandemic as a measure to reduce the spread of the virus.

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Definition

(technical, public health)Maintaining physical space between individuals to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.

Social distancing helps to slow the spread of the virus.
During the outbreak, people were advised to practice social distancing by staying at least six feet apart.

(everyday)Keeping a safe distance from others to prevent illness, especially during a health crisis.

We practiced social distancing by avoiding crowded places.
Social distancing measures included staying home and using video calls instead of meeting in person.

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