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Definition break off in British English

break off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to stop doing something, especially speaking

Example

Linda broke off, realizing that she was wrong.

Example

People would break off their conversations when she came into the room.

Synonyms and related words
stop break off give up
Example

Did you know they've broken off their engagement?

Example

I've decided to break it off with her.

Example

The two countries have broken off diplomatic relations.

Synonyms and related words
defriend unfriend break off
3

if you break a piece off something, you remove it from the main part

Example

Each child broke off a piece of bread.

Synonyms and related words
remove sweep away take off
3.1

if a part of something breaks off, it becomes separated from the main part

Example

Part of the chimney broke off and fell to the ground.

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