■ verb
1》 divide into two parts of equal size.
↘share (something) equally with another person.
2》 reduce or be reduced by half.
3》 Golf use the same number of strokes as an opponent and thus draw (a hole or match).
4》 [usu. as noun halving ] fit (crossing timbers) together by cutting out half the thickness of each.
Origin
ME: from half .