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to separate off
[phrase form: separate]
01
to remove a specific item from a larger group
Examples
He separated off the unique collectibles from the rest of the items for a separate auction.
02
to create a division using a physical barrier
Examples
They decided to separate the office space off from the rest of the room using dividers.
03
to take someone or a group and isolate them from the rest
Examples
The teacher decided to separate the noisy students off from the rest of the class to maintain order.
