portion off

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Meaning · English

to separate

Register: dated

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “portion off” mean?

to separate

Is “portion off” formal or informal?

portion off is generally dated.