part off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To divide into a separate section or sections; to partition.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The houses are of various sizes, but are all built after one pattern, being merely large thatched sheds, a small portion of which, next the entrance, is used as a dwelling, while the rest is parted off; and often divided by one or two floors, in order better to stow away merchandise and native produ
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “part off” mean?
To divide into a separate section or sections; to partition.
Is “part off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.