Verbs for Separation

not connected to anything, and forming a unit by itself

The hotel has separate rooms for guests traveling alone.

to break the connection between people, objects, devices etc.

She disconnected the garden hose from the outdoor faucet after finishing watering the plants.

the length of the space that is between two places or points

The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles.

to remove or separate something

She detached the document from the file for further review.

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

He decided to break up after she moved away for college.

a gymnastics position where the legs are extended in opposite directions, either sideways or front and back

She performed a flawless split during her floor exercise routine.

to forcefully break or separate something

The earthquake threatened to sunder the ancient bridge, causing concern among the villagers.

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Asking questions is an integral part of gaining knowledge.

to disassemble or break into separate pieces

The toy robot came apart when it fell off the shelf.

to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

The mechanic had to dismantle the engine to identify and fix the issue.

to disassemble or separate into its individual components or parts

I need to take the computer apart to fix the internal components.

to take apart a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual pieces

The technician needed to disassemble the computer to replace a faulty component.

to divide something into two equal or nearly equal parts

She decided to halve the recipe since she was cooking for only two people.

to separate people or things into two or more groups, parts, etc.

The teacher divides the class into small groups for a collaborative project.

to divide something into two equal parts

Using a ruler, she carefully bisected the line on the paper.

an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food

I gently tapped the glass with a fork to make a sound.

each of the parts into which a place or object is divided

The library is organized into several sections, including fiction, non-fiction, and reference materials.

a specific area with unique characteristics

This park has a zone for picnics and another for sports.

a store, office, etc. that belongs to a larger business, organization, etc. and is representing it in a certain area

The bank opened a new branch in the city center to better serve its growing customer base.

an easily separable inner section of a fruit such as an orange or lemon

Peel the orange and separate it into segments.

to divide a space into distinct sections

The interior designer suggested partitioning the room to create a private workspace.

to split something into two distinct parts

To explore different paths, they decided to bifurcate the hiking trail.

to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking

She learned from her grandmother how to pluck a duck, a skill passed down through generations.

to take something out from something else, particularly when it is not easy to do

The dentist had to extract a damaged tooth to relieve the patient's pain.

to get rid of something, often by throwing it away or selling it

We need to remove the old furniture from the house before the renovation.

to use force to separate one thing from another

The sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.

to take something from someone so that they no longer have it

The government decided to take the driver's license away due to multiple violations.

to shed materials in small pieces, layers, or scales

The tree bark exfoliates as it grows, revealing a smoother layer underneath.

to take money out of an account, fund, or financial institution

She visited the ATM to withdraw some cash for groceries.

to separate someone or something from others

The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior.

to separate and group one thing apart from another based on specific criteria

In waste management, it is crucial to segregate recyclables from non-recyclables.

to keep something or someone separate from others

The special needs students were sequestered in a separate classroom to receive tailored instruction.

to keep something or someone in a private or isolated place

The novelist chose to seclude himself in a quiet cabin to focus on writing his book.

a place or period of separation in which someone or something that is suspicious of carrying a dangerous disease is kept away so that others can be safe

to divide something into thick pieces

The chef decided to chunk the vegetables for the stew to ensure even cooking.