n. 25B6; noun
the partition of Palestine : DIVIDING UP, partitioning, separation, division, dividing, subdivision, splitting (up), breaking up, break-up.
room partitions : SCREEN, (room) divider, (dividing) wall, barrier, panel, separator.
25B6; verb
the resolution partitioned Poland : DIVIDE (UP), subdivide, separate, split (up), break up; share (out), parcel out.
the huge hall was partitioned : SUBDIVIDE, divide (up); separate (off), section off, screen off.