départager
Meanings
Verb
1. to shift the balance between two parties of, or break the tie between, decide between (transitive)
2. to divide, separate (transitive)
3. to isolate, separate, determine (transitive)
4. to distinguish, differentiate, or decide between (transitive)
5. to find a winner, break a (or the) tie (reflexive, sports)
Examples2
Les deux équipes n'ont pas pu se départager. Score final : 28 à 28.
The two teams came to a stalemate. Final score: 28-28.
Le maire, par son vote, a départagé le conseil municipal.
The mayor, with his vote, broke the tie between the council members.