partition

partition (something into something)

to divide or separate something into something [smaller]. I will partition this room into two separate spaces. Do you think you can partition this box into four compartments so we can store files by quarter?

partition something off

to divide off a section of something. They planned to partition the basement off. We will partition off a larger area.

partition off

To divide or separate something by or as if by means of a partition: The construction workers partitioned off each office with drywall. My vacation was almost ruined when my wallet was stolen, but I've partitioned that event off from my memories of the trip.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Agostinho	-	Portuguese
Rodney	['rɔdni]
Dagney	-	Various
Renita	-	English
Bedros	-	Armenian
Eusebius	yoo-SEE-bee-əs (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)