compartment

/kəm'pɑ:tmənt/

Thân thiện

The traveler places her suitcase in the overhead compartment of the train.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area: A "compartment" is a distinct, often enclosed, part of a larger structure, created by walls, dividers, or partitions.
   • A space into which an area is subdivided: A "compartment" can also refer to any smaller, defined space created by dividing a larger one.

Usage

• The word "compartment" is used to describe a separate section within a larger container, vehicle, or piece of furniture. It implies organization and separation of space for a specific purpose.
• It is a countable noun. Its plural form is "compartments".

Examples

• Noun:
  • She stored her jewelry in a small compartment in her dresser.
  • The refrigerator has a separate compartment for vegetables.
  • First-class passengers sat in a different compartment of the train.

Advanced Usage

• "to live in watertight compartments" (idiom): To live or operate in a way that keeps different parts of one's life, thoughts, or activities completely separate and isolated from each other.
  • He manages to live in watertight compartments, never letting his stressful job affect his family life.

Variants and Related Words

• Compartmentalize (verb): To divide something into separate sections or categories.
  • It's helpful to compartmentalize your tasks to manage them better.
• Compartmentalization (noun): The act or process of dividing something into compartments.
  • The compartmentalization of the ship's hull prevents it from sinking easily.

Synonyms

• Section: A distinct part of a larger whole.
• Division: A part or section formed by dividing.
• Cubicle: A small partitioned-off area in a room.
• Locker: A small, secure compartment for storage.

Related Phrases

• Glove compartment: A small storage compartment in the dashboard of a car.
  • The car manual is in the glove compartment.
• Overhead compartment: A storage bin above the seats in an airplane or train.
  • Please stow your bag in the overhead compartment.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
2. a space into which an area is subdivided