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

  • (..) Come on, Romeo. We're late. -l'll wait up for you. -Kisses! All right, place your bets. Come on, everybody. -Come on. Any splits? -Heya. Bring it here. -All right. -Here we go. -Come on, horsey, come on! -Come on, turkey, come on, turkey. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3