physically distance
verb
physically distanced; physically distancing; physically distances
medical
: to cause (oneself) to maintain physical separation (such as 6 feet) from other people or avoid any unnecessary contact with others during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection : socially distance
With efforts to physically distance ourselves due to COVID-19, people may be willing to do phone calls or video chats in lieu of face-to-face informational interviews.—Western Oregon Journal
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