26984 words

partition

13 definitions • 14 examples
1
a vertical structure like a thin wall that separates one part of a room or building from another:

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The partitions between the toilets were very thin.
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The partition of India occurred in 1947.
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to divide one part of a room from another with a thin wall:

Examples:

Why don't you partition that large room into a lounge and a dining-room?
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Ireland was partitioned in 1921.
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the division of something into smaller parts, or something that divides a space:

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[ U ] The partition of the building into separate apartments brought in enough income that she could retire from her job.
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Partition is also the division of a country or region into two or more separate political units:

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[ U ] Both sides agreed to the partition of the disputed territory.
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A partition is also a wall that separates one part of a room or building from another:

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[ C ] These partitions between our desks allow us to work in relative privacy.
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a thin wall which is used to divide one part of a room, office, etc. from another part:

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She works in an open-plan office with glass partitions.
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one of several parts into which a computerhard drive can be divided:

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The operating systems are on different partitions.
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The violence that followed partition led many people to leave India.
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to divide one part of a room, office, etc. from another using partitions:

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The main office was partitioned to provide space for more staff.
partition sth off from sth A huge screen partitioned off the reception area from the entrance hall.
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to divide a computer hard drive into separate parts:

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Some versions of the software allow you to partition your hard drive.
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to divide something into two or more parts:

Examples:

Member States were accused of trying to partition the market.

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