portion out

/ˌpɔrʃən aʊt/
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Other forms: portioned out; portioning out; portions out

Definitions of portion out
  1. verb
    give out as one's portion or share
    synonyms: apportion, deal, divvy up, share
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    type of:
    distribute, give out, hand out, pass out
    give to several people
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