partitioned (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /pɑːrˈtɪʃənd/
Definition
Divided into parts or sections, especially with a physical barrier or by formal agreement.
Examples
The large hall was partitioned into several smaller meeting rooms for the conference.
After the war, the country was partitioned into two independent states.
The hard drive was partitioned to create separate sections for the operating system and user files.
How to Use partitioned
- partitioned into (prepositional phrase)
- To divide something into smaller sections or units. — "The territory was partitioned into several administrative districts."
- partitioned off (phrasal verb)
- To separate a part of an area using a barrier. — "A small section of the warehouse was partitioned off for office space."
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