Meanings
How to pronounce "break up":
AU
To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart.
Example: "It broke up when it hit the ground."
To upset greatly; to cause great emotional disturbance or unhappiness.
To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship.
Example: "She broke up with her boyfriend last week."
To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship with each other.
Example: "Jane and Stephen broke up."
To dissolve; to part.
Example: "The meeting finally broke up after a three-hour discussion."
Example Sentences
1
They decided to break up after dating for five years.
2
The band decided to break up and pursue solo careers.
3
The fight caused the couple to break up.
4
The company will break up into smaller divisions for better management.
5
I need to break up my study sessions with short breaks.
