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to separate out
[phrase form: separate]
01
to remove someone or something from a larger group or collection
Examples
The teacher separated out the troublemakers from the class to maintain discipline.
She separated out the rare books from the library's general collection for special preservation.
02
to become distinct or distinguished from a group
Examples
Over time, the cream will separate out from the milk, forming a distinct layer.
In the melting process, impurities and minerals separate out, leaving pure metal behind.
