Definitions

1. noun

A separate package or bundle of goods or items.

“The online retailer shipped the parcel to my doorstep within two days.”

2. verb

To divide or distribute something into smaller parts or portions.

“The company parcelled out the workload among the employees to meet the deadline.”

3. verb

To enclose or package something in a separate bundle or container.

“The gift shop parcels the items in decorative boxes for sale.”

4. verb

To share or apportion something, especially a responsibility or a burden.

“The government parcels out the funds to different departments for the fiscal year.”