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Definition

Of two or more people, to cease travelling or spending time together; to depart with different destinations.

Of two or more people, to end a (romantic, professional, etc.) relationship.

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In Context

  • "Everybody / everyone goes their separate ways."
  • "[…] the lease which brought about the formation of the M.S.J.A.R. came to nothing, and the two companies went their separate ways."
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See Also

  • go one's own way
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