Compartmentalizes

/ˌkɒmpɑːrtˈmɛntəlaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of compartmentalize; divides into separate, isolated sections or treats different aspects as unrelated.

Etymology

From 'compartmentalize' (formed from 'compartment' + '-alize'). The '-izes' ending is the third person singular present tense in English.

Kelly Says

When someone compartmentalizes their work and home life, they're using the same organizational principle that storage units use—but unlike steel walls, mental compartments can leak emotions across boundaries.

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