Definitions

split up

[split-uhp] / ˈsplɪtˌʌp /

VERB

keep apart; segregate; separate

Synonyms

WEAK

break off break up come apart detach disband disconnect divide divorce go separate ways group part part company rope off seclude sever sort stand between undo

NOUN

separation

Synonyms

STRONG

detachment dissolution parting rupture separation uncoupling valediction

Example Sentences

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At that time, he was living in Exeter, having split up from his wife.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

This suit could have split up the biggest company in live music.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

They'll be hoping their futures match Molly and Tom, who are now engaged, rather than Gabby and Casey who split up not long after their 2025 win.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

WSJ: If you split up into sort of these coalitions, does it not fracture things more within Europe?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Her training schedule was split up with everyone spearheading a different aspect.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

split up

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