carve up

verb

carved up; carving up; carves up

usually disapproving

: to divide something into small parts

The once beautiful countryside has been carved up by developers.

Examples of carve up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

The rookie left-hander carved up the White Sox over six shutout innings, holding Chicago to just two hits and a walk while striking out six. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

The Royals had just four hits against Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, who carved up the hosts’ starting lineup. — Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

So the Allies carved up Berlin into four occupation zones. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 June 2026

Rhymes for carve up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup