compartmentalise
/kəmˌpɑrtˈmɛntlˌaɪz/
verb
- To divide something into separate sections or categories.
- She learned to compartmentalise her closet by season and color.
- The manager decided to compartmentalise the project into smaller tasks for each team.
- Scientists compartmentalise data by type to make it easier to analyze.
- To separate thoughts, feelings, or aspects of one's life into distinct mental categories to avoid conflict or confusion.
- Many people compartmentalise their work and home lives to reduce stress.
- She could compartmentalise her grief and still function at her job.
- He had to compartmentalise his emotions to stay calm during the crisis.
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