Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Break Off.
Break Off - as a verb
Interrupt before its natural or planned end
Example: "We had to cut short our vacation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break shortcut shortPrevent completion
Example: "Stop the project"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdiscontinuestopHypernyms (Closely Related)
endterminateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Break off (a piece from a whole)
Example: "Her tooth chipped"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break awaychipchip offcome offHypernyms (Closely Related)
dividepartseparateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He decided to break off the engagement."
"She had to break off their friendship because of their constant arguments."
"The branch break off from the tree during the storm."
"He tried to break off a piece of the cake."
"She had to break off her studies due to financial difficulties."
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