Compartmentalise (Verb)
Meaning
Separate into isolated compartments or categories; "You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She struggled to compartmentalise her work and personal life, often finding herself thinking about meetings on her days off.
- Compartmentalising her feelings allowed her to move on from the painful breakup.
- The soldier learned to compartmentalise his emotions during his tour of duty to cope with the trauma.
- To avoid feeling overwhelmed, she chose to compartmentalise her tasks and tackle one project at a time.
- People who compartmentalise their emotions often have difficulty expressing how they truly feel.