separate eggs
verb phraseUK /ˈsep.ər.eɪt eɡz/
US /ˈsep.ə.reɪt eɡz/
To crack eggs and take the yellow part away from the clear part.
Mom showed me how to separate eggs for the cake.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To sort eggs into different groups by size or color.
The farmer will separate eggs before selling them.
3. To keep eggs apart so they do not touch or mix.
Separate eggs in the carton so they don't break.
4. To remove eggs from a nest or batch.
We had to separate eggs that were stuck together.