end a relationship
After dating for three years, they decided to split up.
split up — 2 meanings
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divide into smaller groups
Let's split up into teams so we can finish the project faster.
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1. end a relationship
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When two people split up, they stop being a couple or end their romantic relationship.
After dating for three years, they decided to split up.
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To separate something or a group of people into smaller parts or groups.
Let's split up into teams so we can finish the project faster.
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