parcel up
The phrase "parcel up" typically refers to the action of wrapping or packaging items, but it can also mean organizing or dividing something into smaller units.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To wrap or package something securely, often for delivery or storage.
Example
- Could you parcel up the books and send them to the address provided?
- She decided to parcel up the gifts for the charity event.
B2Organizational
(figurative)To organize or divide something into smaller parts or portions.
Example
- They decided to parcel up the project into smaller tasks to make it more manageable.
- The land was parceled up into individual plots for sale.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "parcel up":
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