Split away

verb

To separate or move apart from a group or structure.

One member of the band decided to split away and start his own solo career.
Visual representation of "split away" - To separate or move apart from a group or structure.

Often appears as...

  • split away from
  • split away and form
verb

In geology, when a part of the earth's crust splits away from the main land.

Over millions of years, a part of the continent split away and formed an island.
Visual representation of "split away" - In geology, when a part of the earth's crust splits away from the main land.

Often appears as...

  • split away and form
  • split away over time

Usage tips

Academic

verb

To separate or move apart from a group or structure.

One member of the band decided to split away and start his own solo career.
Visual representation of "split away" - To separate or move apart from a group or structure.

Often appears as...

  • split away from
  • split away and form
verb

In geology, when a part of the earth's crust splits away from the main land.

Over millions of years, a part of the continent split away and formed an island.
Visual representation of "split away" - In geology, when a part of the earth's crust splits away from the main land.

Often appears as...

  • split away and form
  • split away over time

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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Personal Decision

Used to describe a personal, often bold choice to leave a group.

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She split away from the group, seeking independence.
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Not Always Negative

The act of splitting away isn't always bad; it can lead to growth.

Illustration for Not Always Negative
After he split away from the team, he discovered his true potential.
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Possible Disagreement

Can imply disagreement or different goals within a group.

Illustration for Possible Disagreement
They split away from the committee over differing objectives.
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Personal Decision

Used to describe a personal, often bold choice to leave a group.

Illustration for Personal Decision
She split away from the group, seeking independence.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Negative

The act of splitting away isn't always bad; it can lead to growth.

Illustration for Not Always Negative
After he split away from the team, he discovered his true potential.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Possible Disagreement

Can imply disagreement or different goals within a group.

Illustration for Possible Disagreement
They split away from the committee over differing objectives.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Personal Decision

Used to describe a personal, often bold choice to leave a group.

Illustration for Personal Decision
She split away from the group, seeking independence.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Negative

The act of splitting away isn't always bad; it can lead to growth.

Illustration for Not Always Negative
After he split away from the team, he discovered his true potential.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Possible Disagreement

Can imply disagreement or different goals within a group.

Illustration for Possible Disagreement
They split away from the committee over differing objectives.
Visual representation of the word "Split away"

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