Divided on Meaning in English
expression · lemma: divide
dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
di-VY-did AWN
dɪvˈaɪdɪd/ /ˈɒn
di-VY-did ON
Definition
When people are "divided on" something, they have different opinions or disagree about a particular issue or topic.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with groups (people, communities, countries) to show disagreement about a topic. Typical structure: 'divided on [issue/topic]'. Often used in news, formal, and semi-formal contexts.
Spanish: divididos sobrePortuguese (BR): divididos sobrePortuguese (PT): divididos sobreChinese (Simplified): 在...问题上意见不一Chinese (Traditional): 在...問題上意見分歧Hindi: इस पर बँटे हुएArabic: منقسمون حولBengali: বিভক্ত (কোনো বিষয় নিয়ে) - মতভেদ (কোনো বিষয় নিয়ে)Russian: разделены (по вопросу) - расходятся во мнениях (по поводу)Japanese: 意見が分かれているVietnamese: bất đồng về - chia rẽ vềKorean: 의견이 갈리다 - 의견이 나뉘다Turkish: konusunda bölünmüş - hakkında fikir ayrılığı içindeUrdu: (کسی معاملے پر) تقسیم ہونا - اختلاف رائے ہوناIndonesian: terbagi pendapat tentang - berbeda pendapat mengenai
Example Sentences
The committee is divided on the new policy.
basic
People are divided on whether the plan will work.
basic
The team is divided on the best strategy.
basic
Voters are still divided on who to support in the election.
natural
Scientists are divided on the effects of the new technology.
natural
We're all divided on how to handle the situation, so nothing's decided yet.
natural