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to separate out
[phrase form: separate]
01
to remove someone or something from a larger group or collection
Example
The curator separated out the valuable artifacts from the rest of the museum 's exhibits.
She separated out the rare books from the library 's general collection for special preservation.
The teacher separated out the troublemakers from the class to maintain discipline.
02
to become distinct or distinguished from a group
Example
In the melting process, impurities and minerals separate out, leaving pure metal behind.
Over time, the cream will separate out from the milk, forming a distinct layer.
As the team worked together, their differences in skill and expertise began to separate out.
Example
The curator separated out the valuable artifacts from the rest of the museum's exhibits.
She separated out the rare books from the library's general collection for special preservation.
The teacher separated out the troublemakers from the class to maintain discipline.
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