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Definition split in British English

split verb

verb
/splɪt/
1

to divide into smaller groups, or to divide people into smaller groups

Example

Let's split into groups and work separately.

Example

Many American families are split by large geographical distances.

Synonyms and related words
break away splinter split
1.1

to divide or break something into several parts, or to be divided or broken into several parts

Example

Just split the cake into three and leave one piece for Simon.

Example

The lower section splits into three parts.

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter take apart take down divide
1.2

to share something by dividing it into separate parts

Example

I split my working hours between three offices.

Example

I suggest we split the bill (=divide it into equal amounts).

Example

The Republican vote was split fairly evenly between four candidates.

Synonyms and related words
take apart take down divide
2

to make a long thin cut or break in something

Example

How did you split your trousers?

Example

One of the boxes fell and split open.

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
2.1

to make a long thin cut in your skin

Example

She fell and split her lip.

Synonyms and related words
injure harm wound
3

to separate from a group or organization

Example

1979 was the year they split from the party.

Synonyms and related words
break away splinter split
4

to leave a place

Example

It's getting late - I'll have to split.

Synonyms and related words
leave move on go away
Definition split in British English

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