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to repartition

to repartition

7.7
To divide something into parts again, for example a disk or land
  • verb
  • /ˌriːpɑːrˈtɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : repartir
  • The technician had to repartition the hard drive to allocate more space for the new software.
  • repartition the drive

Examples

  • The company decided to repartition its office space to create more meeting rooms.

  • Can we repartition the storage space on the server?

  • The IT department had to repartition the hard drive to install the new operating system.

  • After the war, leaders met to repartition the disputed territories among the neighboring countries.

  • The committee decided to repartition the land for better use.

  • To optimize storage, the admin decided to repartition the server's drives into separate sections.

  • After the merger, the company will repartition its resources to improve efficiency across departments.

Synonyms

to restructure
vsto repartition
56 4.4

Organize something in a new way so it works better

involves specifically dividing things again and creating new separate parts
to split up
vsto repartition
47 2.6

To divide something into smaller parts

implies dividing again, often to reorganize land, territory, or storage
to reorganize
vsto repartition
43 3.4

To change the way something is arranged to make it work better

is specifically about dividing things again into parts rather than general arranging
to reallocate
vsto repartition
7 5.9

To move something again to a different place or use

is more about creating new physical parts rather than simple redistribution
to reapportion
vsto repartition
  • Formal
1 8.2

To give out something again to match a new situation

focuses on creating new physical divisions rather than just reallocating resources
to redivide
vsto repartition
1 4.8

Make something into new parts or groups again

focuses on dividing areas like land, territory, or storage
to partition off
vsto repartition
1 3.9

To divide a space using a wall or screen

focuses on dividing again for reallocation, not only by physical barriers
to replot
vsto repartition
  • Formal
6.2

Divide land into new lots for building or sale

applies more generally to dividing things again beyond mapping land

Antonyms

to merge
192 3.2

To join two or more things so they become one

to consolidate
45 5.6

To make a position or control stronger and more secure

How Thorough

to overhaul
35 4.6
to repartition
  • Specialized
7.7
to reorganize
43 3.4
to partition
10 4.0
to divide
680 1.1

Surface Forms

repartition infinitive
repartitioned past
repartitioned past participle
repartitioning present participle
repartitions third person singular

Morphology

repartition = partition (transparent) = re + partition

Adding 're-' to the verb 'partition' clearly yields the meaning 'divide into parts again'.

Etymology

To repartition puts re- 'again' together with partition 'a division', so it simply means 'to divide something again'. That's why we use repartition for actions like changing the parts of a disk or sharing out territory after a war.