part ways

idiom

chiefly US

1

: to end a relationship

The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.

—often + with

She 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.

Examples of part ways in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Belichick and the Tar Heels trudge through a disappointing first season together, speculation has also continued to spread that both sides are looking to part ways less than one year into his five-year deal worth $10 million per season. —Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025

Soon after the Giants' decision to part ways with Daboll, former NFL quarterback/ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III urged the organization to go after Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin. —Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025

Most recently, the Eagles were able to part ways Tuesday with a 2026 third-rounder to acquire Dolphins edge Jaelan Phillips — a talented but injured pass rusher coming off back-to-back season-ending injuries (Achilles and ACL). —Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025

The loss sparked the decision for the organization to part ways with general manager Chris Grier. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for part ways

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
• ashtrays
• assays
• ballets