- διορίζω
- to determine
- 1. to draw a boundary through, divide by limits, separate , [Refs 5th c.BC, 5th/4th c.BC]
2. to distinguish, determine, define , [Refs 5th c.BC, 6th/5th c.BC], etc.
3. to determine, declare , [Refs 5th c.BC]; c. inf. to determine one to be so and so, [Refs 4th c.BC]; with inf. omitted, μικρὸν καὶ μέγαν διώρισαν με [Refs 5th c.BC]:—;Mid., with perf. pass. in mid. sense, [Refs 4th c.BC]
4. absol. to draw distinction, lay down definitions , [Refs 4th c.BC]:—;so in Mid., [5th/4th c.BC], etc.
5. to remove across the frontier, to banish , [Refs 5th c.BC, 5th/4th c.BC]: generally, to carry abroad , [Refs 5th c.BC]; δ. πόδα to depart, [Refs 5th c.BC] (ML)