Subdivide (verb)

To divide a larger area or unit into smaller parts or sections.

Origin:

Formed by combining the prefix "sub-" meaning under, or less than and "divide" meaning to separate or split something into parts.

Examples:

1. The landowner decided to subdivide his property into smaller lots.
2. The company subdivided the building into smaller apartments.
3. The city council voted to subdivide the park into smaller sections.
4. The developer proposed to subdivide the land into residential and commercial areas.
5. The city decided to subdivide the neighborhood into smaller communities.