Definition of separate:

• To part; to be disunited; to withdraw from each other.
• To part or disunite; to break or divide into parts; to sever from the rest; to withdraw, as persons; to withdraw from each other; to open.
• Divided from the rest; disconnected; distinct; disconnected from the body. Separate estate, the property of a married woman which she holds independently of her husband.
• Divided from the rest; disunited; detached.
• Separated.

Usage examples for separate

1. We are aware, sir, that you have a separate room, but that makes no difference."  The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

2. They then parted, each on their separate way.  Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Henry Murger

3. I suggested to him that if he were to record their position then we could add the information to our map of the camp or record it on a separate map.  Coming of Age: 1939-1946 by John Cox

4. Judge, don't forget you and I are due to have a little conversation before we separate.  The Enchanted Canyon by Honoré Willsie Morrow