verb
splits; split; splitting
to break apart or into pieces especially along a straight line [no obj]
to separate or divide into parts or groups [no obj]
to separate or divide into groups that disagree [no obj]
[+ obj] :to divide (something, such as money or food) among two or more people or things
to cut, rip, or tear (something) especially along a straight line [+ obj]
informal :to end or cause the end of a relationship [no obj]
usually + up
+ up
[no obj] informal + somewhat old-fashioned :to leave quickly
split hairs
split on
[phrasal verb]
split on (someone) Brit informal :to give information about the secret or criminal activity of (someone) to the police
split the difference
to agree to an amount that is halfway between two given amounts
split the ticket
US :to vote for candidates from more than one political party - see also split ticket
split your sides (laughing)
informal :to laugh very hard
noun
plural splits
[count] :a narrow break, tear, or crack
[count] :a division or separation in a group that is caused by a disagreement
[count] :a clear separation or difference between two or more things
[singular] a part of something that has been divided
the act of dividing something among two or more people or things
[count] :a position in which you are sitting on the floor with your legs extended in a straight line and in opposite directions