Meaning of the word "partition off" in English

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partition off

US /pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən ɑːf/
UK /pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən ɑːf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to divide a larger area into smaller sections using a partition or barrier

Example:
They decided to partition off a section of the room for a new office.
The large hall was partitioned off into smaller exhibition areas.
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