Separating or Distinguishing (Apart)

to disassemble or break into separate pieces

The toy robot came apart when it fell off the shelf.

to gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths

Over the years, the friends started to drift apart as their lives took different paths.

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

The neglected house, worn down by years of weathering, finally began to fall apart, with sections of the roof and walls collapsing.

(of people and their relationship) to gradually become less close

Over the years, they gradually grew apart as their interests diverged.

to break something down into its individual pieces

After the clock stopped working, he decided to pick it apart to find the issue.

to become shattered, often after applying much force

The two kids fought over the toy until it pulled apart.

to distinguish somebody or something from others, making them unique or better in some way

The new technology sets this smartphone apart from the competition.

to disassemble or separate into its individual components or parts

I need to take the computer apart to fix the internal components.

to separate or destroy by causing serious arguments in a country, organization, or group

Strong opposing opinions may tear the family apart.

to distinguish the differences between things or people

I can easily tell the twins apart by their distinct hairstyles.