screen partition

[skriːn pɑːrˈtɪʃən]
nounpl: screen partitions
divisória de tela
1. a movable or fixed barrier, typically made of mesh, fabric, or rigid material, used to divide or separate spaces in a room or office
The office uses screen partitions to create individual workspaces without building permanent walls.
O escritório usa divisórias de tela para criar espaços de trabalho individuais sem construir paredes permanentes.
2. a physical or visual barrier used to obstruct or filter visibility between different areas
A screen partition was installed to provide privacy between the waiting area and the reception desk.
Uma divisória de tela foi instalada para proporcionar privacidade entre a sala de espera e a recepção.
3. in computing, a division or separation on a digital display screen
The application uses screen partitions to display multiple data sets simultaneously.
A aplicação usa divisões de tela para exibir múltiplos conjuntos de dados simultaneamente.
Screen partitions are particularly popular in modern Brazilian and American office culture as a cost-effective solution for creating flexible workspaces. They became increasingly common after the COVID-19 pandemic for health and safety purposes in shared office environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
room dividerfolding screenpartition walldividerscreen divider
Antonyms / Antônimos
open spaceunobstructed view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divisória de tela
most common term used in business and interior design contexts
General Brazilian
biombo
traditional folding screen, often decorative
São Paulo
divisória
shortened form commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
painel divisório
more formal term used in Portuguese European Portuguese

Related Words

partitiondividercubicleprivacy screenoffice furniture

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind the screen partition
install a screen partition
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