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separating
UK
/ˈsep.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛp.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning ‘the act or process of separating’.
UK
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
More accurate classification: present participle functioning adjectivally.
The separating wall between the two rooms was very thin.
Разделяющая стена между двумя комнатами была очень тонкой.
The separating factor in their decision was the cost.
Отделяющим фактором в их решении была стоимость.
separating
Gerund
separated
Past Simple
separated
Past Participle
separating
Gerund
UK
/ˈsep.ər.ət/
US
/ˈsɛp.ɚ.ət/
They decided to separate the tasks among the team members.
Они решили разделять задачи между членами команды.
It's important to separate personal life from work.
Важно отделять личную жизнь от работы.
The couple decided to separate after many years together.
Пара решила расходиться после многих лет вместе.
Additional translations
Definitions
The separating of recyclable materials from general waste is essential for effective recycling.
The separating wall between the two apartments was soundproof.
The separating factor between the two species is their distinct mating calls.
The teacher asked the students to separate into groups for the project.
She separated the egg whites from the yolks for the recipe.
Over time, the pages of the old book began to separate from the binding.
After years of marriage, they decided to separate and live apart.