independently
without help or support from others
in a way where you do not need help or support from other people
to do [something] independently
- After university, she finally began living independently and paying her own bills.
- The course allows students to work independently at their own pace.
- He learned to walk again independently after months of physical therapy.
- The app helps older people live independently in their own homes.
- Children should gradually be encouraged to dress independently and take care of simple tasks.
- She now lives independently in a small apartment.
- The teacher asked us to work independently on the test.
- He can travel independently without his parents.
- I want to earn money and live independently.
- The child can eat independently without help.
using your own judgment
in a way where you decide or think for yourself, not just follow other people
to think independently
- Students are encouraged to think independently and question the information they are given.
- The committee must act independently and not be influenced by political pressure.
- He always votes independently, rather than simply supporting one party.
- Journalists should report independently, without fear or favor.
- The board is expected to judge independently whether the plan is in the public interest.
- Children should learn to think independently.
- The judge must decide independently.
- She likes to act independently and follow her own ideas.
- Journalists must work independently from the government.
- He tries to vote independently in every election.
separately, not connected or affecting
in a way where things are separate and do not control or affect each other
to operate independently (of [something])
- The two engines can run independently, so the vehicle can still move if one fails.
- Each department operates independently, with its own budget and management.
- The systems were designed to function independently during an emergency.
- The study measured each factor independently to avoid confusion in the results.
- The devices communicate independently over the network, without a central server.
- The two machines work independently.
- Each part moves independently from the others.
- The teams meet independently and do not share plans.
- These systems can run independently of each other.
- Each test is done independently to keep it fair.
regardless of another factor
used with "of" to say something is true even if another thing is different or changes
independently of [something]
- All candidates will be treated equally, independently of their age or nationality.
- The drug was shown to be effective independently of the patient's weight.
- The decision must be made independently of any external pressure.
- The results were consistent independently of the method used.
- The law applies to everyone, independently of social status.
- Everyone can join, independently of age.
- The rule is the same, independently of where you live.
- You will get support, independently of your income.
- The test was fair, independently of the school.
- The price stays the same, independently of the color.
- Base: independently
- Plural: independentlies
function independently
1operate on its own
to work or operate without needing to be controlled by another system or person
- Each sensor can function independently, so the system is more reliable.
- The unit is designed to function independently in case of a power failure.
- The robot can function independently for up to eight hours.
independently of
1not affected by something
used to say that something is true or happens even when another thing is different or changes
- The service is available to all residents, independently of their income.
- These rights must be protected independently of political opinion.
- The study found the same result independently of the country where it was done.
live independently
1live without needing support
to live in a way where you do not need daily help or money from other people
- After her injury, his grandmother can no longer live independently.
- Many young adults want to live independently as soon as they finish school.
- The program helps disabled people learn to live independently.
think independently
1form your own opinions
to use your own ideas and judgment instead of just following other people
- Schools say they want students who can think independently.
- Parents hope their children will think independently and make good choices.
- The course teaches you to think independently about social problems.
work independently
1do your job without help
to do your job or tasks without close control or help from other people
- The company is looking for someone who can work independently and manage their own time.
- During the afternoon, students work independently on their projects.
- As a freelancer, she usually works independently from home.