folding partition
nounUK /ˈfəʊldɪŋ pɑːˈtɪʃn/
US /ˈfoʊldɪŋ pɑːrˈtɪʃn/
A folding partition is a wall that can fold up so a room can be made bigger or smaller.
The teacher opened the folding partition so the two classrooms became one big room.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A temporary wall used in offices to split a large space into smaller meeting areas.
They set up a folding partition to create a quiet corner for the interview.
3. A decorative screen made of hinged panels used at home to hide a corner.
She put a folding partition around her desk to make a tiny home office.
4. A movable barrier used in halls or gyms to separate activities.
The gym uses a folding partition to keep the basketball game away from the yoga class.