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Definition break away in British English

break away phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to escape from a person, place, or situation

Example

Anna tried to break away, but he held her tight.

Synonyms and related words
escape get away break away
2

to leave a political party or other group, especially in order to start another one

Synonyms and related words
break away splinter split
3

if a part of something breaks away from the rest, it becomes separated from it

Synonyms and related words
separate divide come off
Definition break away in British English