Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
separates
verb
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/
Definition
To cause to move or be apart; to divide into distinct parts.
Examples
- She separates the laundry into whites and colors.
- The river separates the two towns.
- He separates his work life from his personal life.
Meaning
The act of dividing or moving things away from each other, such as objects, people, or ideas.
Synonyms
- Divide
- Disconnect
- Part
- Isolate
- Withdraw
