part ways
idiom
chiefly US
1
: to end a relationship
The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.
—often + withShe has since parted ways with the organization.
2
: to leave each other
We said our goodbyes and parted ways.
3
: to disagree with someone about something
We part ways on that issue.
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Recognizing the service of employees, during a layoff, is the best way to part ways.
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones later confirmed in a statement that McCarthy won’t return, saying the coach and organization mutually agreed to part ways.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Since the Sacramento Kings decided to part ways with head coach Mike Brown, everything has changed.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The details surrounding the couple's decision to part ways was not immediately available.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones later confirmed in a statement that McCarthy won’t return, saying the coach and organization mutually agreed to part ways.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Since the Sacramento Kings decided to part ways with head coach Mike Brown, everything has changed.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The details surrounding the couple's decision to part ways was not immediately available.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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