Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Break Away.
Break Away - as a verb
Move away or escape suddenly
Example: "The horses broke from the stable"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakbreak outBreak off (a piece from a whole)
Example: "Her tooth chipped"
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break offchipchip offcome offHypernyms (Closely Related)
dividepartseparateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Interrupt a continued activity
Example: "She had broken with the traditional patterns"
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breakWithdraw from an organization or communion
Example: "After the break up of the soviet union, many republics broke away"
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secedesplinterFlee; take to one's heels; cut and run
Example: "If you see this man, run!"
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bunkescapefly the coophead for the hillshightail itlamrunrun awayscarpertake to the woodsturn tailHypernyms (Closely Related)
go awaygo forthleaveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He tried to break away from the crowd."
"She managed to break away from her abusive relationship."
"The prisoner attempted to break away from the guards."
"The company decided to break away from its current business model."
"The athlete made a daring move to break away from the pack."