split up
Third Person
splits up
Present Participle
splitting up
Past Tense
split up
Past Participle
split up
1
to separate something into smaller components
transitive
- The team decided to split up the tasks to finish the project more efficiently.
- It's easier to split up the work when collaborating on a group project.
- The director split the screenplay up into scenes and assigned each one to a different writer.
- The leader split the presentation up among team members for a more dynamic delivery.
Antonyms:
2
to end a romantic relationship or marriage
- They tried to make it work, but eventually, they had to split up to find happiness independently.
- It was a mutual decision to split up, and they both understood it was for the best.
- After the counseling sessions, they realized it was healthier to split up than to stay in a toxic relationship.
- It was a difficult decision, but they finally agreed to split up and go their separate ways.
- They decided to split up after ten years of marriage.
Synonyms:
3
to become divided into smaller parts or pieces
- Over time, the rock near the riverbank began to split up into smaller fragments due to erosion.
- The old book's pages started to split up, making it delicate to handle.
- Over time, the ancient trail in the forest split up into multiple smaller paths created by hikers.
- The clouds in the sky started to split up, revealing patches of blue on a previously overcast day.
Synonyms:
4
to go into different paths or directions
- After the trip, the group of friends had to split up and return to their respective homes.
- As the summer vacation ended, the friends had to split up and return to their universities in different states.
- After the conference, the international participants had to split up and return to their respective countries.
- In the maze, the friends decided to split up and explore different paths to find the exit faster.
- During the cycling race, the competitors had to split up and choose different paths to reach the finish line.