As a noun:
* The room was divided by a thin partition, separating the living area from the dining space.
* The hard drive was partitioned into two sections, one for the operating system and the other for data.
* The political party was split into two distinct partitions, each with its own ideology.
As a verb:
* The carpenter partitioned the attic into several smaller rooms.
* The software engineer partitioned the database to improve performance.
* The government partitioned the country into several autonomous regions.
With different meanings:
* The scientist used a partition chromatography technique to separate the different components of the mixture.
* The company is planning to partition its assets among its shareholders.
* The musician used a partition to create a distinct section in their musical composition.