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to separate off
[phrase form: separate]
01
to remove a specific item from a larger group
02
to create a division using a physical barrier
03
to take someone or a group and isolate them from the rest
Example
He separated off the unique collectibles from the rest of the items for a separate auction.
The chef had to separate off a portion of the dough for a special dessert.
She separated off the ripe strawberries from the batch to make jam.
The technician needed to separate off a small sample of the chemical for testing.
They separated off a cozy reading nook in the library with screens.
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