Meaning of the word "divide and conquer" in English
What does "divide and conquer" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
divide and conquer
US /dɪˈvaɪd ænd ˈkɑːŋkər/
UK /dɪˈvaɪd ænd ˈkɑːŋkər/
Idiom
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a strategy of breaking a large problem or task into smaller, more manageable parts to solve them more easily, or a political strategy of maintaining control over a population by encouraging internal divisions and conflicts
Example:
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To tackle the complex project, we decided to divide and conquer by assigning different teams to specific modules.
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The dictator used a divide and conquer strategy to prevent any unified opposition from forming.
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