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part /pɑrt/USA pronunciation n.

a separate or distinct portion of a whole;
a piece;
constituent: [countable]the rear part of the house.[uncountable]Part of the problem is your lack of organization.
an essential, necessary, or basic quality:[uncountable]A sense of humor is part of a healthy personality.
a portion, piece, or organ of an animal body:[countable]learning the names of body parts in English.
any of a number of quantities or proportions that make up a whole:[countable]Use three parts olive oil and one part wine vinegar.
a portion given out;
a share:[countable]This part is mine; you can't have it.
either of the opposing sides in a contest, contract, etc.:[countable]The party of the first part —that's me— promises to pay the party of the second part —that's you— a just and fair price.
the dividing line formed in separating the hair of the head when combing it:[countable]His part was crooked.
Mechanical Engineering a basic piece of a machine or tool, esp. a replacement for the original piece:[countable]harder to get parts for foreign cars.
Music and Dance the written section of a piece of music assigned by the composer or arranger to a single performer or section of the band, orchestra, or chorus:[countable]an interesting trombone part in that jazz piece.
a section or division of a written work: [countable]a history of the world in six parts.[uncountable* before a number]Part 1 is very interesting, but Part 2 puts me right to sleep.
a person's participation, contribution, or concern in something: [uncountable]I had no part in hiring her.[countable* usually singular]Is there a useful part I can play in her life?
a role in a play or the lines that make up the role:[countable]That actress is fabulous playing the part of Lady Macbeth.

to (cause to) be or become divided into parts;
break up: [uncountable]Finally the storm clouds parted and the sun shone through.[~ + object]Moses lifted his staff, and God parted the Red Sea.
to (cause to) go apart from, or leave one another, as persons: [~ + object]till death do us part.[no object]We ought to be able to part as friends.
Nautical, Naval Termsto (cause to) break or become torn apart, as a cable: [no object]The cable parted, and the tram slid back down the hill.[~ + object]He parted the cable with his knife.
to comb (the hair) away from a dividing line:[~ + object]He parted his hair on the right.
part with, [~ + with + object] to give up, hand over, or relinquish:She couldn't bear to part with her favorite toy.

adj. [before a noun]

partial;
not total or complete:part payment.

adv.

in part;
partly:He's part crazy, part mean.

Idioms

Idioms for one's part, as far as (something) concerns one:For my part, you can do whatever you please.

Idioms in part, in some measure or degree:We're losing money — in part because, with our ancient computers, we can't stay competitive.

Idioms on the part of, as done by;
by (someone):too much rowdiness on the part of the class.

Idioms part and parcel, an essential part that must not be ignored:Unemployment is part and parcel of the bigger problem, a sagging economy.

Idioms take part, [~ ( + in + object)] to participate;
share or partake:He refused to take part in the festivities.

Idioms take someone's part, to support or defend someone:I'll take your part when times get rough.

See -par-.

part (pärt),USA pronunciation n.

a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct;
piece, fragment, fraction, or section;
constituent:the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
an essential or integral attribute or quality:a sense of humor is part of a healthy personality.
a section or division of a literary work.
a portion, member, or organ of an animal body.
any of a number of more or less equal quantities that compose a whole or into which a whole is divided:Use two parts sugar to one part cocoa.
an allotted portion;
share.
Usually, parts.
- a region, quarter, or district:a journey to foreign parts.
- a quality or attribute establishing the possessor as a person of importance or superior worth:Being both a diplomat and a successful businesswoman, she is widely regarded as a woman of parts.
either of the opposing sides in a contest, question, agreement, etc.
the dividing line formed in separating the hair of the head and combing it in different directions.
Mechanical Engineeringa constituent piece of a machine or tool either included at the time of manufacture or set in place as a replacement for the original piece.
Music and Dance
- the written or printed matter extracted from the score that a single performer or section uses in the performance of concerted music:a horn part.
- a section or division of a composition:the allegro part of the first movement.
participation, interest, or concern in something;
role:The neighbors must have had some part in planning the surprise party.
a person's share in or contribution to some action;
duty, function, or office:You must do your part if we're to finish by tonight.
a character or role acted in a play or sustained in real life.
Idioms for one's part, as far as concerns one:For my part, you can do whatever you please.
Idioms for the most part, with respect to the greatest part;
on the whole;
generally;
usually;
mostly:They are good students, for the most part.
Idioms in good part:
- without offense;
  in a good-natured manner;
  amiably:She was able to take teasing in good part.
- to a great extent;
  largely:His success is in good part ascribable to dogged determination.
Idioms in part, in some measure or degree;
to some extent;
partly;
partially:The crop failure was due in part to unusual weather conditions.
Idioms on the part of:
- so far as pertains to or concerns one:He expressed appreciation on the part of himself and his colleagues.
- as done or manifested by:attention on the part of the audience.Also, on one's part.
Idioms part and parcel, an essential, necessary, or integral part:Her love for her child was part and parcel of her life.
Idioms take part, to participate;
share or partake:They refused to take part in any of the activities of the community.
Idioms take someone's part, to align oneself with;
support;
defend:His parents took his part, even though he was obviously in the wrong.

v.t.

to divide (a thing) into parts;
break;
cleave;
divide.
to comb (the hair) away from a dividing line.
to divide into shares;
distribute in parts;
apportion.
to put or keep apart;
separate:They parted the calves from the herd.
Metallurgy
- Metallurgyto separate (silver) from gold in refining.
- Metallurgyto cut (one part) away from a piece, as an end from a billet.
- Metallurgyto keep the surface of (a casting) separate from the sand of the mold.
[Obs.]to leave.

v.i.

to be or become divided into parts;
break or cleave:The oil tanker parted amidships.
to go or come apart;
separate, as two or more things.
to go apart from or leave one another, as persons:We'll part no more.
to be or become separated from something else (usually fol. by from).
Nautical, Naval Termsto break or become torn apart, as a cable.
to depart.
to die.
Idioms part company:
- to bid farewell or go separate ways;
  leave one another.
- to dissolve a personal affiliation, relationship, etc., esp. because of irreconcilable differences.
- to disagree.
part with, to give up (property, control, etc.);
relinquish:to part with one's money.

adj.

partial;
of a part:part owner.

adv.

in part;
partly:part black.

Latin partīre, derivative of pars
Old French partir
Latin part- (stem of pars) piece, portion; (verb, verbal) Middle English parten
Latin), Old English
Old French
(noun, nominal) Middle English (bef. 1000