Synonyms of break off

Antonyms of break off

Collocations of break off

relationship
Frequency: 80 %

She had to break off her toxic relationship with her ex-boyfriend for her own well-being.

engagement
Frequency: 70 %

They decided to break off their engagement due to irreconcilable differences.

discussion
Frequency: 60 %

The meeting was abruptly ended when one of the participants decided to break off the discussion.

friendship
Frequency: 50 %

After a heated argument, they both agreed to break off their friendship and go their separate ways.

negotiations
Frequency: 45 %

The two countries have decided to break off negotiations after failing to reach an agreement.

Idiomatic Expressions for break off

  • Phrase: break off a piece
    Meaning: to separate or detach a small part from a larger whole
    Usage: She broke off a piece of chocolate and offered it to her friend.