split

Definition

  • verb: to break apart or into pieces especially along a straight line
  • verb: to divide lengthwise usually along a grain or seam or by layers
  • often + 'up'
  • synonyms: burst, rupture, rend

Examples

  • He thought I should pay $40 and I thought I should pay $30, so we decided to 'split the difference' at $35.

  • She 'splits' her time between Boston and New York. [=she spends time in both Boston and New York]

  • We agreed to a fifty-fifty 'split' of the profit. [=we agreed to divide the profits equally]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Get your shit. We got to go right now. FABIENNE: I was so worried. What about our bags? BUTCH: Fuck the bags. If we don't split right now... we'll miss the train. I'll be downstairs. FABIENNE: Is everything well? BUTCH: Just come on! (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction
  • (..) Well... that's what I'm going to find out. If they are and I don't think I can handle it... BUTCH: then I'll split. I saw your watch. I thought I brought it. I'm so sorry. BUTCH: Here's some money. Go out and get those pancakes. (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction