part with

Idioms and Phrases

Give up, let go of, relinquish, as in Janice hated to part with her cat, but the landlord wouldn't allow pets . [Mid-1300s]

Example Sentences

When Bellamy's first stint with the Wales squad in September was coming to an end, the former captain spoke of his sadness about having to part with his players.

From BBC

Their praise for his dedication to training offered little consolation to anyone who parted with their time or money to watch or attend the event.

From BBC

The research also found that while people feel happy and secure using third-party payment apps, they sometimes struggle with a sense of loss when parting with cash.

From Science Daily

County Board of Supervisors to part with some of its power by adding four new board members and an elected county executive.

From Los Angeles Times

Measure G would force the supervisors to part with some of their power, sharing the room with four new colleagues and an elected county executive.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abandon
• annul
• depart
• dissolve
• empty
• evacuate
• give up
• move out
• quash
• quit
• relinquish
• renounce
• rescind
• reverse
• revoke
• void
• withdraw