1. to divide something that has already been divided into smaller parts

Examples

• The developer plans to subdivide the large lot into six smaller parcels.
• We need to subdivide this chapter into three main sections.
• The city council approved the request to subdivide the property.
• The teacher asked students to subdivide their essays into clear paragraphs.
• They decided to subdivide the warehouse into separate storage units.
• The company will subdivide the department into specialized teams.