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Definition:

Verb phrase - to divide or isolate a part of something from the rest of it.

Senses:

1. To create a division or partition within a larger entity, isolating a specific portion.
2. To detach or remove a section or item from a whole object or group.
3. To distinguish or set apart a particular element or group from others.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. We need to separate off the kitchen area from the rest of the living space in the open plan design.
2. The organizers decided to separate off a separate section for the latest art exhibition within the gallery.

Sense 2:

1. Please separate off a few individual sheets from the notepad for the meeting.
2. The mechanic separated off the damaged part of the car's engine for repair.

Sense 3:

1. The red food coloring helps to separate off the Christmas-themed cookies from the regular ones.
2. His unique art style helps to separate off his work from other contemporary artists.

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