separate
- US:[ˈseprət]
- UK:[ˈseprət]
All shown below are another word for separate.
B
- [v.]verbto separate into pieces or partsExample Sentence:
- They decided to break up after years of arguing.
- She broke up with her boyfriend because he cheated on her.
- The band announced their break up last week.
- The couple tried to work through their problems, but ultimately decided to break up.
- The company's shareholders voted to break up the company and sell off its assets.
D
- [n.]nounto separate into parts or piecesExample Sentence:
- Please divide the cake into equal slices.
- The company decided to divide the project into smaller tasks.
- We need to divide our time wisely between work and leisure.
- The political issue has divided the country into two opposing groups.
- The fence was built to divide the garden from the neighbor's property.
- [v.]verbto separate from something elseExample Sentence:
- I need to detach the cable from the wall.
- Please detach the coupon from the magazine and send it in.
- The document is attached, but you can detach it if you want.
- The soldier detached himself from his unit and went on a secret mission.
- The keychain can be detached from the main ring.
- [v.]verbto separate or break the connection ofExample Sentence:
- Please disconnect the power supply before repairing the machine.
- The technician disconnected the faulty wire to prevent further damage.
- You should disconnect the printer from the computer before uninstalling the driver.
- The company decided to disconnect the internet connection due to security concerns.
- Can you please disconnect the call? I need to make an important phone call.
- [v.]verbto cause to separate or break upExample Sentence:
- The civil war disunited the country into multiple factions.
- The argument over the new policy has disunited the team.
- The scandal disunited the royal family and caused a lot of tension.
- The controversial decision disunited the community and led to protests.
- The divisive issue of abortion has disunited the country for decades.
- [v.]verbto disconnect or separateExample Sentence:
- The therapist helped him dissociate from his traumatic memories.
- She tried to dissociate herself from the scandal.
- It is important to dissociate personal opinions from professional decisions.
- The witness could not dissociate the accused from the crime.
- The therapy session aimed to help the patient dissociate from past traumas.
- [v.]verbto release or separate from something elseExample Sentence:
- The company decided to disengage from the international market and focus on domestic sales.
- The pilot had to disengage the autopilot and take manual control of the plane.
- It's important for parents to disengage from their phones and spend quality time with their children.
- The two countries agreed to disengage their troops from the border and begin peace talks.
- The professor asked the students to disengage from their previous assumptions and approach the problem with an open mind.
- [v.]verbto separate or disconnectExample Sentence:
- The two countries decided to disjoin their economies and pursue separate trade agreements.
- We need to disjoin the power supply before beginning any repairs.
- The committee voted to disjoin the two proposals and consider them separately.
- It is difficult to disjoin mathematics from everyday life as it is intertwined in many aspects.
- The therapist helped the patient disjoin their negative emotions from their traumatic experiences.
- [v.]verbto separate or free from tanglesExample Sentence:
- She tried to disentangle her hair from the brush.
- It is difficult to disentangle the various factors influencing economic growth.
- The therapist helped the patient disentangle her emotions and thoughts.
- The detective was able to disentangle the complicated web of lies.
- It took hours to disentangle the knot in the fishing line.
- [v.]verbto disconnect or separateExample Sentence:
- She tried to disassociate herself from her brother's criminal activities.
- The company decided to disassociate itself from the controversial politician.
- It is important to disassociate personal opinions from professional judgments.
- The organization wanted to disassociate from any political affiliations.
- He tried to disassociate his actions from his intentions.
I
- [v.]verbto separate or set apart from othersExample Sentence:
- The doctors recommended isolating the patient to prevent the spread of the contagious disease.
- The scientist working in the lab needs to isolate the specific gene responsible for the disease.
- The quarantine measures were implemented to isolate the infected individuals from the general population.
- The group decided to isolate themselves from society and live off the grid in a remote area.
- The research team was able to isolate the compound from the plant extract and study its properties.
P
- [v.]verbto separate into two or more piecesExample Sentence:
- I woke up in the middle of the night and realized I had run out of milk.
- She walked into the room and caught everyone's attention.
- He sat down at the piano and began to play a beautiful melody.
- They gathered around the campfire and started telling ghost stories.
- The teacher asked the students to pair up and work on the project together.
S
- [v.]verbto separate or divide into partsExample Sentence:
- We should split the bill evenly among all the diners.
- The company decided to split into two separate entities.
- She split her time between work and taking care of her family.
- The team is split on whether to proceed with the project.
- He split the piece of wood in two with a sharp axe.
- [v.]verbto separate or set apart from othersExample Sentence:
- They were segregated from the rest of the prisoners.
- The room was segregated into different areas for work and relaxation.
- The school segregated students by grade level.
- The city government is taking steps to desegregate public schools.
- The company segregated its waste into different recycling bins.
- [v.]verbto separate or divideExample Sentence:
- The glass shattered when it hit the ground.
- The earthquake sundered the buildings, causing them to collapse.
- The couple decided to sunder their marriage and get a divorce.
- The powerful storm sundered the ship in two.
- The betrayal sundered their friendship forever.
- [v.]verbto cut off or separateExample Sentence:
- The waiter is going to sever the cake into small slices.
- The team decided to sever all ties with their previous coach.
- The company will sever its partnership with the overseas distributor.
- The severe weather conditions delayed the flight.
- The company had to sever several employees due to budget cuts.
U
- [v.]verbto separate or disconnectExample Sentence:
- The couple decided to uncouple after years of arguing.
- It is difficult to uncouple personal feelings from professional decisions.
- The train cars can be easily uncoupled for maintenance.
- The two partners decided to uncouple their business interests.
- The actress and her manager decided to uncouple their professional relationship.
- [v.]verbto separate or disconnectExample Sentence:
- I unyoked the horses from the wagon and let them graze in the field.
- The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of plowing.
- She unyoked herself from the expectations of others and pursued her own dreams.
- The team was finally able to unyoke themselves from the burden of past failures and achieve success.
- He decided to unyoke himself from his demanding job and focus on his family.
- [v.]verbto set free or separate from a tetherExample Sentence:
- The company plans to untether its employees from their desks and allow them to work remotely.
- The goal of the project is to untether the power supply from the wall and make it portable.
- The new technology allows users to untether their devices from cables and sync wirelessly.
- The company's decision to untether its pricing strategy from competitors has led to increased sales.
- The artist's work aims to untether the mind from traditional notions of beauty.