To separate
Example: She separates key issues from less important details
Definition
"To separate" means to divide or cause to move apart from a whole or group, often to distinguish or isolate particular elements. For example, it involves the action of distinguishing key issues from less important details by creating a clear distinction between them.
Etymology
The verb "to separate" originates from the Latin word 'separare', which means 'to sever, divide, or set apart'. This Latin term combines 'se-' meaning 'apart' and 'parare' meaning 'to prepare'. Did you know? The sense of preparing something apart led to its modern meaning of dividing or distinguishing parts.
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"To separate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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