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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Luton Town and Rob Edwards have come to a mutual agreement to part ways, the club have confirmed.
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Nnamdi Onyeagwara, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ryder Logistics will part ways with 87 employees at its Curtis Bay, MD, facility, the company indicated in a WARN notice filed in late December.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025
After the 2023 season, the coach and team mutually agreed to part ways.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
And that’s assuming rookie Patrick Paul is ready to replace Terron Armstead if the Dolphins part ways with their Pro Bowl left tackle, which wouldn’t be surprising because of his contract, age and troublesome knee.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Nnamdi Onyeagwara, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Related Stories Ryder Logistics to complete layoffs in Maryland
Ryder Logistics will part ways with 87 employees at its Curtis Bay, MD, facility, the company indicated in a WARN notice filed in late December.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025
After the 2023 season, the coach and team mutually agreed to part ways.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
And that’s assuming rookie Patrick Paul is ready to replace Terron Armstead if the Dolphins part ways with their Pro Bowl left tackle, which wouldn’t be surprising because of his contract, age and troublesome knee.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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