départager
French
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) to shift the balance between two parties of, or break the tie between, decide between
- (transitive) to divide, separate
- (transitive) to isolate, separate, determine
- (transitive) to distinguish, differentiate, or decide between
- (reflexive) to find a winner, break a (or the) tie
Etymology
Prefix from French partager (share).
Origin
French
partager
Gloss
share
Concept
Semantic Field
Possession
Ontological Category
Action/Process