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Definition partition in British English

partition verb

[transitive] verb
/pɑː(r)ˈtɪʃ(ə)n/
1

to divide a room or vehicle with a partition

Example

The third floor had been partitioned into three small bedrooms for the children.

Synonyms and related words
separate spread out divide
2

to divide a country into two or more separate countries

Synonyms and related words
take apart take down divide
Definition partition in British English