halve

verb

ˈhav 

ˈhäv

halved; halving

transitive verb

1

a

: to divide into two equal parts

b

: to reduce to one half

halving the present cost

c

: to share equally

2

golf : to play (a hole, round, or match) in the same number of strokes as one's opponent

I lost the next two holes to pars, then halved the fourth by missing an easy putt.

—David Owen

Examples of halve in a Sentence

The store is halving the price of many summer items.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pan-fried Tofu: 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, each block halved, then pressed Kosher salt Toasted sesame oil Directions: Halve the tofu blocks. —Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024

In 2028, the city wants it to be halved, with no more than 1,150. —Claire Moses, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from half half

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

halve

verb

ˈhav 

ˈhȧv

halved; halving

1

: to divide into two halves

2

: to reduce to one half

halving the cost