divide · v
divide (PLACE)
B2 to separate a place into two areas
Dictionary examples:
There's a narrow alley which divides our house from the one next door. (67.1)
divide sth (up) among/between sb
C1 to separate something into parts and give a part to each person in a group
Dictionary examples:
The prize money will be divided equally among the winners. (41.1)
divide (NUMBERS)
C1 to calculate how many times a number can go into another number
Dictionary examples:
12 divided by 6 equals 2. (37.4)
divide (DISAGREE)
C1 to cause people to disagree about something
Dictionary examples:
The city council was divided over plans to build a new stadium. (34.8)
divide (SEPARATE)
B1 to separate into parts or groups or to make people or things do this
Dictionary examples:
The gym trainer divided the class: sweaty people and very sweaty people. (0.0)
The teacher divided the class: nappers on the left, daydreamers on the right. (0.0)
The barista divided coffee drinkers: those who need it and those who really need it. (0.0)
After World War II, Germany was divided into two separate countries. (29.7)
At the end of the lecture, I'd like all the students to divide into small discussion groups. (32.8)