This is the 16107th most frequent Russian word.
разделились
"Separated" or "divided."
разделились here describes the action of separating into smaller groups for a purposeful activity.
Мы разделились на группы для выполнения задания.
We divided into groups to complete the task.
разделились here is used to depict divergence or disagreement in perspectives among individuals.
После спора они разделились во мнениях.
After the dispute, they diverged in opinions.
разделились in this context describes the physical division or branching of a natural entity.