Meaning ofcompartmentin English

Noun

1. a subdivided part of an area
   The train had a compartment for luggage storage.
2. a section within a vehicle; for storage
   The ship's cargo hold was divided into separate compartments.
3. a room or enclosed chamber
   The biologist studied the compartment of the cell membrane.
4. a body region separated by membrane
   The car's glove compartment was filled with maps and documents.