part company
Go different ways
To part company is to separate or go different ways.
Two people who have been together part company when they leave each other: We parted company at the train station.
The phrase also describes ending a relationship or association: After years of disagreement, she parted company with the firm.
To part company with an idea or position is to diverge from it: I part company with him on tax policy.
Separation into parts
- leave-takingAct of saying goodbye
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
disengagement · detachment · disconnection · breaking away · severance · dissolution · disbandment · estrangement
Verbal clash over differences
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- discordLack of agreement
- conflictOpposition between parties
- differenceWay things contrast
clash · falling out · disagreement · contention · opposition · divergence · rift · schism
split
Separation into parts
- leave-takingAct of saying goodbye
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- farewellLeave-taking expression
divergence · disengagement · detachment · disconnection · breaking away · severance · dissolution · disbandment · estrangement · rupture
dispute
Verbal clash over differences
difference · clash · falling out · disagreement · contention · opposition · divergence · rift · schism · break
resignation
Voluntary relinquishment of position
- terminationAct of ending something
- dismissalRemoval from position
- firingTerminating employment
layoff · severance · leaving · quitting · exit · handover · transition · notice · release · letting go
part companyjoin together
Merge with another
meet up · come together · reunite · converge · assemble
part companyjoin forces
Collaborate with others
team up · unite · ally · partner up · cooperate
part companysee eye to eye
Agree completely on something
agree · concur · align · find common ground · come to terms
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