What does it mean?
Homebowners are being encouraged to insulate their homes to save energy.

What does 'insulate' mean? Please give me some examples.

Thank you!

Home owners

Question

What does it mean?
Homebowners are being encouraged to insulate their homes to save energy.

What does 'insulate' mean? Please give me some examples.

Thank you!

Home owners

Answer

insulate = protect

In this case they insulate against the cold. It keeps the warmth inside and the cold outside. Europe's a cold place, remember?

Answer

Diamond, here are some examples from the Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary: http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/insulate

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