Parcel Out (Verb)
Meaning
Administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The manager parcelled out bonuses to those who exceeded their sales targets for the quarter.
- Since there wasn't enough food for everyone, it was parcelled out carefully among the villagers.
- The referee parcelled out yellow cards to the aggressive players on both teams.
- She carefully parcelled out her mother's belongings to the relatives after the funeral.
- The aid workers slowly parcelled out food and shelter to the victims of the disaster.