Bisect/baɪˈsekt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Equal Halves Bisect means splitting something so both parts are exactly the same size. A river bisects the city, creating two equal parts. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Division Bisect often implies a physical cut or division in everyday contexts. The proposed road will bisect the ancient forest. Pro Tip 3/3Literal and Figurative Can refer to both literal divisions and metaphorical or abstract ones. The debate bisected public opinion into distinct camps.