Definitions
1.noun(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.
2.verbTo divide (a thing) into separate parts."Separate the articles from the headings."
3.verbTo disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
4.verbTo cause (things or people) to be separate."If the kids get too noisy, separate them for a few minutes."
5.verbTo divide itself into separate pieces or substances."The sauce will separate if you don't keep stirring."
6.verbTo set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.
7.adjectiveApart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else)."This chair can be disassembled into five separate pieces."
8.adjective(followed by “from”) Not together (with); not united (to)."I try to keep my personal life separate from work."