part ways
idiom
chiefly US
1
: to end a relationship
The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.
—often + withShe has since parted ways with the organization.
2
: to leave each other
We said our goodbyes and parted ways.
3
: to disagree with someone about something
We part ways on that issue.
Examples of part ways in a Sentence
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Earlier this year, though, geopolitical tension forced the affiliates to part ways, leaving most of the Chinese assets in China.
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024
Multiple writers and directors boarded the new Blade over the years only to later part ways.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 July 2024
And after a little more than two decades of ownership, filmmaker Breck Eisner—the eldest son of ex-Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner—is now ready to part ways with his longtime Los Angeles home perched high above the picturesque Stone Canyon Reservoir, asking $14 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 July 2024
In December 2023, it was announced that Blackpink had renewed their exclusive contracts for group activities with YG Entertainment, however, it was later revealed that all four members decided to part ways with the label for solo activities.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024
Multiple writers and directors boarded the new Blade over the years only to later part ways.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 July 2024
And after a little more than two decades of ownership, filmmaker Breck Eisner—the eldest son of ex-Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner—is now ready to part ways with his longtime Los Angeles home perched high above the picturesque Stone Canyon Reservoir, asking $14 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 July 2024
In December 2023, it was announced that Blackpink had renewed their exclusive contracts for group activities with YG Entertainment, however, it was later revealed that all four members decided to part ways with the label for solo activities.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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