break apart

To separate into pieces or fragments, either physically or metaphorically, often due to force or pressure.

ruРазделяться на куски или фрагменты, физически или метафорически, часто под воздействием силы или давления.esSepararse en piezas o fragmentos, física o metafóricamente, a menudo por efecto de fuerza o presión.frSe séparer en morceaux ou en fragments, physiquement ou métaphoriquement, souvent sous l'effet d'une force ou d'une pression.deIn Stücke oder Fragmente zerfallen, physisch oder metaphorisch, oft durch Gewalt oder Druck.ptSeparar-se em pedaços ou fragmentos, física ou metaforicamente, geralmente sob a ação de força ou pressão.zh分成碎片或部分，可以是物理上的破碎，也可以是抽象关系、组织的解体，常因外力或压力所致。arينفصل إلى قطع أو أجزاء، مادياً أو مجازياً، غالباً بفعل قوة أو ضغط.

1. Separate into pieces B1 informal

   To cause something to separate or split into pieces, often by force.

   • The old wooden chair broke apart when he sat on it.
   • The explosion caused the building to break apart.
   • She broke the chocolate bar apart to share it.

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2. End a relationship or group B2 informal

   To cause a relationship, group, or organization to separate or dissolve.

   • The band decided to break apart after their last tour.
   • Their marriage began to break apart due to constant arguments.
   • The political coalition broke apart over disagreements.

   ruРаспастьсяessepararse / disolversefrse séparerdeAuseinanderbrechenptTerminar um relacionamento ou grupozh解体arتفكك

3. Analyze or examine in detail B2 informal

   To separate something into its components for analysis or understanding.

   • The teacher helped the students break apart the complex equation.
   • We need to break apart this problem to find a solution.
   • He broke apart the argument to show its flaws.

   ruРазобрать по частямesdesglosar, analizar en detallefrdécomposer en détaildeauseinandernehmenptAnalisar em detalheszh拆解分析arتحليل إلى أجزاء