Divide into Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈvaɪd/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
di-VYD in-TOO, in-TOO, IN-tuh
dɪvˈaɪd/ /ˈɪntʊ
div-AYD IN-tuh
Definition
To separate something into two or more parts or sections.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal contexts. Often followed by a noun or an ing-form: "divide into sections", "divide into groups". Don't confuse with "divide by" (for mathematical division): "divide 10 by 2".
Spanish: dividir enPortuguese (BR): dividir emPortuguese (PT): dividir emChinese (Simplified): 分成Chinese (Traditional): 分成Hindi: में विभाजित करनाArabic: يُقسِّم إلىBengali: ভাগ করা - ভাগ হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: разделить на - делить наJapanese: 〜に分けるVietnamese: chia thành - phân thànhKorean: 나누다 - ~로 나누다Turkish: bölmek - ayırmakUrdu: تقسیم کرناIndonesian: membagi menjadi - dibagi menjadi
Example Sentences
Please divide into four small groups.
basic
Cut the cake and divide into equal pieces.
basic
Books are often divided into chapters.
basic
Let’s divide into teams for the game.
natural
The territory was divided into three separate regions.
natural
Can we divide into two sides to speed things up?
natural