/ ˈpɑːtɪŋ; NAmE ˈpɑːrt-/ noun , adjective
■ noun
1.
[ U , C ] the act or occasion of leaving a person or place :
the moment of parting
We had a tearful parting at the airport.
2.
( BrE ) ( NAmE part ) [ C ] a line on a person's head where the hair is divided with a comb :
a side / centre parting
3.
[ U , C ] the act or result of dividing sth into parts :
the parting of the clouds
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IDIOMS
- a / the parting of the ways
■ adjective
[ only before noun ] said or done by sb as they leave :
a parting kiss
His parting words were 'I love you.'
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IDIOMS
- parting shot