demarcate

/'di:mɑ:keit/

Thân thiện

The surveyor uses stakes and string to demarcate the property line.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something: To establish the limits or borders of an area, territory, or concept.
   • To separate clearly, as if by boundaries: To distinguish or set apart one thing from another in a clear and definitive manner.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • The treaty was used to demarcate the border between the two countries.
  • White lines on the floor demarcate the pedestrian walkway from the bicycle lane.
  • It is important to demarcate your personal time from your work time.

Advanced Usage

• "To demarcate something from something else": To establish a clear separation or distinction between two things.
  • The new policy helps to demarcate professional responsibilities from personal ones.

Variants and Related Words

• Demarcation (n): The action of fixing a boundary or limit; a dividing line.
  • The demarcation between the two properties was a stone wall.
• Demarcated (adj): Having clearly defined boundaries.
  • The demarcated zone was off-limits to civilians.

Synonyms

• Delimit: To determine the limits or boundaries of.
• Delineate: To describe or outline with precision.
• Separate: To set or keep apart.

Related Phrases

• Line of demarcation: A clear boundary or dividing line.
  • The river served as a natural line of demarcation.

Học thuật

Verb

1. set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
2. separate clearly, as if by boundaries

Từ đồng nghĩa

• delimit
• delimitate