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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.

Example Sentences

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

It is essential to compartmentalize tasks for better focus.

He tends to compartmentalize his emotions.

Synonyms

categorize, segregate, classify, separate, organize, divide
Entry 1
categorize, segregate, classify
Entry 2
categorize, separate, organize
Entry 3
categorize, divide, organize

Antonyms

integrate, unite, merge, blend, unify
Entry 1
integrate, unite, merge
Entry 2
merge, blend, unify
Entry 3
merge, integrate, unify

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