Split on

phrasal verb

Divide or separate something or a group along a particular line.

The group was split on the decision to move forward with the project.
Visual representation of "split on" - Divide or separate something or a group along a particular line

Often appears as...

  • split on decision
  • split on issue
phrasal verb

To tell someone in authority about someone's bad actions or secrets.

He got caught because his partner split on him to the cops.
Visual representation of "split on" - To tell someone in authority about someone's bad actions or secrets

Often appears as...

  • split on him
  • split on her

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To divide data based on a particular criterion.

You can split on commas to import the data into different cells in a spreadsheet.
Visual representation of "split on" - To divide data based on a particular criterion

Often appears as...

  • split on commas
  • split on spaces

Usage tips

Technical

phrasal verb

Divide or separate something or a group along a particular line.

The group was split on the decision to move forward with the project.
Visual representation of "split on" - Divide or separate something or a group along a particular line

Often appears as...

  • split on decision
  • split on issue
phrasal verb

To tell someone in authority about someone's bad actions or secrets.

He got caught because his partner split on him to the cops.
Visual representation of "split on" - To tell someone in authority about someone's bad actions or secrets

Often appears as...

  • split on him
  • split on her

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To divide data based on a particular criterion.

You can split on commas to import the data into different cells in a spreadsheet.
Visual representation of "split on" - To divide data based on a particular criterion

Often appears as...

  • split on commas
  • split on spaces

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
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Neutral Tone

The phrase is often used in a neutral context; it doesn’t suggest any approval or disapproval of the division.

Illustration for Neutral Tone
The committee was split on the policy changes.
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Indecision Implied

Using 'split on' can imply that the group has not yet reached a consensus or definitive decision.

Illustration for Indecision Implied
The board is still split on the new initiative.
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Equal Division

Sometimes 'split on' suggests a roughly equal division in opinions or choices.

Illustration for Equal Division
The jury was evenly split on the verdict.
Visual representation of the word "Split on"

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