Main Entry: halve

Pronunciation: \ˈhav, ˈhäv\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): halved; halv·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from half half

Date: 13th century

1 a : to divide into two equal parts b : to reduce to one half <halving the present cost> c : to share equally
2 : to play (as a hole in golf) in the same number of strokes as one's opponent