section

Definition

  • noun: one of the parts that form something
  • noun: the action or an instance of cutting or separating by cutting
  • verb: to divide (something) into parts
  • verb: to cut or separate into 'sections'
  • synonyms: division, part, portion

Examples

  • He had his own 'cheering section' in the stands. [=his own group of people who were cheering for him]

  • The people in our neighborhood are/form a representative 'cross section' of American society.

  • He examined tissue 'sections' of the brain under a microscope.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Seth Wright. You're a speechwriter. I saw you coming out of Charlie's office earlier this morning. You were arguing about the President's address. Uh, the AB- section. Housing reform. You really think I should step down? I do. You may be right. But for now, I'm all you got, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) and we need to get specific. Langdon: Could one of you please find me something heavy to hit Mr. Wright with? Thank you. I'm telling you. We need to take a look at the AB- section, okay? The message is muddled. I wrote it, and I don't even know what it says. That is the mark of (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1