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carve up

/kɑːv ʌp/

/kɑrv ʌp/

Translations

carve upverb

carved up

Past Simple

carved up

Past Participle

carving up

Gerund

/kɑːv ʌp/

/kɑrv ʌp/

partagerRépartir ou diviser quelque chose en plusieurs parts, souvent de manière contestable ou arbitraire.

The company decided to carve up the land into smaller plots for development.

L'entreprise a décidé de partager le terrain en petites parcelles pour le lotir.

découperCouper en morceaux ou en parts, surtout dans un contexte concret.

The chef expertly carved up the roast chicken for the guests.

Le chef a habilement découpé le poulet rôti pour les invités.

Synonyms

carve upverb

To divide something into parts or sections, often in a way that is considered unfair or destructive.

The company decided to carve up the land into smaller plots for development.

To cut something into pieces, especially in a violent or aggressive manner.

The chef expertly carved up the roast chicken for the guests.