|
WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!
Definitions from WordNet
Verb partition off has 1 sense
- partition, partition off - divide into parts, pieces, or sections; "The Arab peninsula was partitioned by the British"
--1 is one way to separate, divide, part
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
|
Definitions from the Web
Term: Partition off
Part of Speech: Verb
Sense 1: To separate or divide an area or space using a partition.
- Example 1: The office manager decided to partition off a small area for private meetings.
- Example 2: The restaurant partitioned off a section of the dining area for group reservations.
Sense 2: To isolate or enclose a part of a larger area for a specific purpose.
- Example 1: The zookeepers partitioned off a separate space in the enclosure for the newborn cubs.
- Example 2: The organizers partitioned off a corner of the exhibition hall for the art gallery.
Part of Speech: Noun
Sense 1: A physical divider or barrier used to separate or divide a space.
- Example 1: The office installed partitions to create individual workstations for the employees.
- Example 2: The classroom had movable partitions to allow for flexible seating arrangements.
Sense 2: A section or division within a larger structure or organization.
- Example 1: The hotel had separate partitions for smoking and non-smoking rooms.
- Example 2: The political party was divided into various partitions, each representing different interests.
Related products on Amazon:
|