partition
To divide something into parts, sections or sharesTo divide something into parts, sections or shares.
» This partition separates the two rooms.
Diese Zwischenwand trennt die beiden Räume. — Yorwba
Эти две комнаты отделены перегородкой. — sharptoothed
sharptoothed · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
3 senses(transitive)To divide something into parts, sections or shares.
to partition a hard drive
разделя́тьrazdeljátʹ, раздели́тьrazdelítʹ, расчленя́тьrasčlenjátʹ
divide into parts, pieces, or sections
(transitive)To divide a region or country into two or more territories with separate political status.
Poland was progressively partitioned by Russia, Austria, and Prussia in the late 18th century.
дели́тьdelítʹ, раздели́тьrazdelítʹ, расчленя́тьrasčlenjátʹ
separate or apportion into sections
(transitive)To separate or divide a room by a partition (ex. a wall), often use with off.
перегороди́тьperegorodítʹ, перегора́живатьperegoráživatʹ
Examples
11 sentencesThis partition separates the two rooms.
ruЭти две комнаты отделены перегородкой. — sharptoothed
deDiese Zwischenwand trennt die beiden Räume. — Yorwba
I need to partition my hard drive.
deIch muss meine Festplatte partitionieren. — Yorwba · CC BY 2.0 FR
Can a body, hand, or finger enter the safety partition?
The hall could seat a thousand people before it was partitioned.
deVor dem Aufstellen der Trennwände konnte die Halle tausend Menschen aufnehmen. — xtofu80
Brazil is partitioned into states, which in turn are partitioned into municipalities.
ruБразилия делится на штаты, которые, в свою очередь, делятся на муниципалитеты. — odexed
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 3
Origin
Recorded c.1430, "division into shares, distinction," from Middle English particioun, fromRecorded c.1430, "division into shares, distinction," from Middle English particioun, from Old French particion (modern partition), from Latin partitio, partitionem (“division, portion”), from partitus, the past participle of partire (“to split (up), part(ition)”).
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Forms
partitions, partitioning, partitioned, partitioned| Base form | partition · to partition |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | partitions |
| Present participle | partitioning |
| Past simple | partitioned |
| Past participle | partitioned |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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