Definitions

1. noun

A separate area or section, especially in a vehicle or a large building, used for a particular purpose.

“She packed a small first-aid kit into a compartment of her backpack.”

2. noun

A separate section or department in an organization or business.

“The company has different compartments for marketing and sales teams.”

3. verb

To divide or separate something into distinct parts or sections.

“The engineers compartmented the data to improve its security.”

4. verb

To put or store something in a separate area or section.

“She will compartment the files on her computer to free up space.”