split

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Split' is when you divide or separate something into multiple parts. It can also mean to leave or depart from a place quickly.

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental conservation, 'split' can represent the division of habitats, impacting ecosystems. An ecologist might warn, 'The construction of the highway has split the wildlife habitat, leading to fragmented populations and threatening biodiversity.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The design and copy needs to be done soon. How can we distribute the workload among the team?

Response:

If we split the tasks, one of us could focus on design while the other concentrates on writing the copy.

Business

Scenario:

To manage the workload more efficiently, we're considering re-organizing the sales team.

Response:

That sounds like a good idea. Perhaps, splitting the team based on their expertise might help us better manage the workload.