part ways

idiom

chiefly US

: to end a relationship

The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.

—often + with

She has since parted ways with the organization.

: to leave each other

We said our goodbyes and parted ways.

: to disagree with someone about something

We part ways on that issue.

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During the early 2000s, Van Halen was once again without a vocalist after deciding to part ways with former Extreme frontman, Gary Cherone, who sang on the band’s polarizing 1998 LP, Van Halen III. —

Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The Cardinals could part ways with Oliver Marmol, who led them to the NL Central title in 2022 but followed that with a disastrous 2023 season and a ho-hum 2024. 5. —

Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024 For now, Escola isn’t ready to part ways with Mrs. Lincoln. —

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024 Earlier this year, though, geopolitical tension forced the affiliates to part ways, leaving most of the Chinese assets in China. —

Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for part ways