B2verbrelationships
US/pɑːrt/
UK/pɑːt/
to leave someone or separate; or to move things apart so there is space between them
More often (noun): one of the pieces or sections that make up a whole
In context
After ten years together, the band decided to part ways.
He hated being parted from his children during the long trips.
The crowd parted to let the ambulance through.
Words that go with part
verb + noun
- part waysWe parted ways after university but still talk online.
- part companyThe club parted company with its coach after five defeats.
- part your hairDo you part your hair on the left or the right?
verb + preposition
- part withMy dad hates to part with his old books.
- parted fromThe puppy cried when it was parted from its mother.