Meaning of part ways | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To go in different directions.
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.
   broadly, figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“The two friends parted ways at the intersection.”

“A relationship that Mr. [Barret] Zoph had with a Thinking Machines employee became public, and Ms. [Mira] Murati — who posted a public message about having “parted ways” with Mr. Zoph — has faced questions over her reasons for firing him and the state of the company.”

CEFR level