dividecommand
nounUK /dɪˈvaɪd kəˈmɑːnd/
US /dɪˈvaɪd kəˈmænd/
A divide command is an instruction that tells a computer to split something into smaller parts.
The teacher showed us how to use a divide command to cut the picture into four pieces.
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2. A military order to separate troops into different groups.
The general gave a divide command to send the soldiers to two different hills.
3. A rule in a game that tells players to go to separate sides.
When the referee shouted the divide command, the teams ran to opposite ends of the field.
4. A signal that makes a group of people split up and go different ways.
The divide command on the walkie-talkie sent half the hikers left and half right.