split on
phrasal verb
split on; splitting on; splits on
British, informal
: to give information about the secret or criminal activity of (someone) to the police
He would never split on his chums.
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When the debate comes up about the best player in NBA history, there are two main players that fans seem to be split on.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
However, the torque split on the 4S models, like all Porsches with a traction-management (PTM) system, is rear-biased by default but can deliver additional power to the front axle when required.
—New Atlas, 7 July 2025
The agriculture and meat production industry appears to be split on the new technology.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Social media slams Diddy verdict: 'A nasty precedent' Much like the verdict in Combs' case, the court of public opinion has been split on the rapper's legal fate.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
However, the torque split on the 4S models, like all Porsches with a traction-management (PTM) system, is rear-biased by default but can deliver additional power to the front axle when required.
—New Atlas, 7 July 2025
The agriculture and meat production industry appears to be split on the new technology.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Social media slams Diddy verdict: 'A nasty precedent' Much like the verdict in Combs' case, the court of public opinion has been split on the rapper's legal fate.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for split on
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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