Αναζήτηση
to divide
01
διαχωρίζω, χωρίζω
to separate people or things into two or more groups, parts, etc.
Transitive: to divide sb/sth | to divide sb/sth into groups or parts
Example
The teacher divides the class into small groups for a collaborative project.
The chef divides the ingredients into precise portions for the recipe.
Right now, the referee is dividing the teams before the soccer match.
02
διαιρώ, χωρίζω
to be separated into parts, groups, etc.
Intransitive: to divide | to divide into parts ot groups
Example
The river divides at this point, forming two distinct channels.
The road divides into two lanes as it approaches the city center.
The population has divided into urban and rural communities over the past decade.
03
διαιρώ, μοιράζω
(mathematics) to calculate how many times a number contains another number
Transitive: to divide a number by another number
Example
If you divide 10 by 2, you get 5.
If you divide 16 by 4, the result is 4.
Dividing a number by itself equals 1.
04
(of a number) to fit into another number one or more times evenly
Intransitive: to divide into a number
Example
10 divides evenly into 50, yielding 5 as the quotient.
The teacher explained how 15 divides into 100 with a remainder of 10.
We learned how 6 divides into 24, resulting in 4 as the quotient.
05
to separate or create a barrier between two things
Transitive: to divide a space
Example
The river divides the city, with one part lying on the east bank and the other on the west bank.
The mountain range divides the country into distinct geographical regions.
A highway divides the rural farmland, providing a clear boundary between fields.
06
διαχωρίζω, χωρίζω
to separate or split something into distinct parts or sections
Transitive: to divide sth
Example
The strong currents of the river threatened to divide the raft, pulling it apart piece by piece.
The skier divided the snow with their sharp edges as they raced down the slope.
The kayaker divided the river with their paddle, navigating through the rapids.
07
διαχωρίζω, κατανέμω
to split different portions of time, energy, etc. and dedicate them to various activities or tasks
Transitive: to divide time or resources
Example
She divides her time between work and family responsibilities.
He divides his energy equally between studying and playing sports.
We need to divide our resources wisely to ensure success in both projects.
08
διαιρώ, διασπώ
to cause disagreement among people
Transitive: to divide a group of people
Example
The controversial proposal to build a new highway through the park divided the community.
Political polarization has deeply divided the country, with citizens holding starkly different views.
The decision to implement a dress code at the office divided the employees.
09
διαιρώ, χωρίζω
to have differing opinions regarding a particular issue, question, etc., typically within a group
Intransitive
Example
The board members divided over the proposed budget cuts, leading to heated debates during the meeting.
The country divided sharply over the controversial policy, with citizens expressing strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
The team divided along ideological lines, with some members advocating for bold changes while others preferred a more cautious approach.
10
διανοώ, διαχωρίζω
to split something into parts and share them among different people or groups
Transitive: to divide sth
Example
Let 's divide the tasks evenly so that everyone has an equal workload.
The inheritance was divided equally among the three siblings.
The cake was divided into slices for everyone at the party.
11
χωρίζω, διαχωρίζω
(of law-makers) to vote by physically separating into two groups, typically representing those in favor of a motion or proposition and those against it
Intransitive
Example
During the debate on the education reform bill, the Members of Parliament were called to divide.
Tensions rose in the parliament as members prepared to divide on the allocation of resources.
When the time came to vote on the motion to withdraw from the trade agreement, the members of the assembly divided.
12
διαχωρίζω, κατανέμω
to make a law-making body to vote by physically separating into two groups to show support and opposition
Transitive: to divide a law-making body
Example
The speaker divided the parliament on the contentious issue of immigration, prompting a clear vote.
The chairman divided the committee members to ascertain their positions on the controversial amendment.
The prime minister 's decision to divide the parliament on the issue of healthcare reform drew clear lines between supporters and opponents.
Divide
01
κοίτη, διαφορα
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
02
διαίρεση, διάσταση
a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
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