separate out

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To remove a specific component from a mixture or group by causing it to pass through a barrier or by isolating it : The core meaning involves the action of extracting, isolating, or filtering one element from others. Usage The verb "separate out" is transitive and typically requires an object (the thing being removed) and often a prepositional phrase (e.g., "from") to indicate...