1. belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things mentioned
Usage: used before a noun

Examples

• The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
• John and Mary went to their respective homes after the meeting.
• The two companies will maintain their respective headquarters.
• Each team member has their respective responsibilities.
• The winners received their respective prizes at the ceremony.
• The countries signed their respective copies of the agreement.
• Please submit your reports to your respective supervisors.