What does the phrasal verb “carve up” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “carve up“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
1. To cut into pieces.
2. To divide or dismember, separate (country, land, etc.) into parts.
Example(s)
1. They carved up the company and sold off many divisions.
2. The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I.
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