Question 1

What does "split up" mean?

Accepted Answer

Of a couple or romantic partners, to end their relationship

Question 2

How do you use "split up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Maria and her boyfriend split up after a long argument about their future.

Question 3

Is "split up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"split up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Has two main senses: (1) ending a romantic relationship ('they split up after three years') and (2) dividing a group or thing into parts ('let's split up into teams'). The relationship sense is very common in everyday conversation. Separability applies to the 'divide' sense ('split the class up into groups').

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