verb
Meaning 1
To go in different directions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The two friends parted ways at the intersection.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
part ways
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verb
Meaning 2
To end a relationship; to pursue a certain choice, course of action, etc. in a way that alienates or reduces communication with a partner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Chinese Mandarin: 割捨 /割舍 (gēshě) — go in different directions
- Chinese Mandarin: 分道揚鑣 /分道扬镳 (fēndàoyángbiāo) — go in different directions
- Finnish: luovuttaa — go in different directions
- Finnish: luopua — go in different directions
- German: getrennte Wege gehen — go in different directions
- Ingrian: erroissa — go in different directions
- Polish: rozstawać się — go in different directions
- Polish: rozstać się — go in different directions
- Russian: расходи́ться (rasxodítʹsja) — go in different directions