In poker, "isolation" refers to a strategy where a player raises with the intention of eliminating weaker opponents from the hand, thereby isolating one particular player whom they believe they have an advantage against. The goal is to force other players to fold, leaving only the target opponent in the hand. This can be especially effective in situations where a player believes they have a strength advantage or a better chance to win post-flop against a specific opponent.
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