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Definition break with in American English

break with phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to leave a group of people or a relationship, usually because of a disagreement

Example

That was the year he broke with the Democratic Party.

Example

If he was making you unhappy, you were right to break with him.

Synonyms and related words
defriend unfriend break off
2

if someone breaks with the past or with tradition, they start doing things in a completely new way

Example

Some women broke with tradition by going to study abroad.

Synonyms and related words
strike out change over begin
Definition break with in American English