Pronunciation: /breɪk ɒf/
noun a sudden or abrupt cessation
A1 I accidentally caused a break off in the cookie jar.
A2 The break off of the branch made a loud noise.
B1 The break off of negotiations led to a stalemate.
B2 The break off of the relationship was sudden and unexpected.
C1 The break off of the treaty was met with international backlash.
C2 The break off of diplomatic ties between the two countries was inevitable.
verb to separate or discontinue abruptly or forcefully
A1 I accidentally broke off a piece of my pencil while writing.
A2 The negotiations between the two countries broke off suddenly.
B1 The company decided to break off the partnership due to disagreements.
B2 The actor had to break off filming due to a family emergency.
C1 The government decided to break off diplomatic relations with the neighboring country.
C2 The singer had to break off the concert midway due to technical difficulties.
formal The negotiations between the two countries may break off if they cannot reach a compromise.
informal I had to break off my vacation early due to an emergency back home.
slang Let's break off for lunch and reconvene in an hour.
figurative Sometimes it's necessary to break off toxic relationships for your own well-being.
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