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to split up
[phrase form: split]
01
to separate something into smaller components
Transitive: to split up sth
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Present tense
split up
3rd person singular
splits up
Past simple
split up
Past participle
split up
Examples
The team decided to split up the tasks to finish the project more efficiently.
02
to end a romantic relationship or marriage
Intransitive
Examples
They tried to make it work, but eventually, they had to split up to find happiness independently.
03
to become divided into smaller parts or pieces
Intransitive
Examples
Over time, the rock near the riverbank began to split up into smaller fragments due to erosion.
04
to go into different paths or directions
Intransitive
Examples
After the trip, the group of friends had to split up and return to their respective homes.
Split up
01
an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
split ups
