partition

/pɑːˈtɪʃən/ verb [T]

Definition

› WORKPLACE to divide one part of a room, office, etc. from another using partitions: The main office was partitioned to provide space for more staff.partition sth off from sth A huge screen partitioned off the reception area from the entrance hall.

› IT to divide a computer hard drive into separate parts: Some versions of the software allow you to partition your hard drive.

› to divide something into two or more parts: Member States were accused of trying to partition the market.

(Definition of partition verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)