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compartmentalize

verb

/ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

To divide different tasks or thoughts into separate sections.

To divide into sections or categories; to separate into distinct parts.

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

It is essential to compartmentalize tasks for better focus.

He tends to compartmentalize his emotions.

categorize, segregate, classify, separate, organize, divide

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categorize, segregate, classify

Entry 2

categorize, separate, organize

Entry 3

categorize, divide, organize

integrate, unite, merge, blend, unify

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integrate, unite, merge

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merge, blend, unify

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merge, integrate, unify

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing