part company
The phrase "part company" often refers to the act of separating or ending an association, whether physically or metaphorically.
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Definition
B2Interpersonal Relationships
(general)To end a relationship or association with someone.
Example
- After years of working together, they decided to part company due to differing visions for the project.
B1Physical Separation
(general)To leave or depart from someone or something.
Example
- At the end of the trip, the friends parted company and went their separate ways.
B2Opinions and Ideas
(general)To disagree or have a difference in opinion, leading to a separation in thought or action.
Example
- They parted company on the issue of climate change policy.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "part company":
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