break off

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения отделения части от чего-либо или внезапного прекращения отношений, разговора или деятельности.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of separating a part from something, or ending a relationship, conversation, or activity abruptly.

uncountable · irregular verb · transitive and intransitive · phrasal, separable

1. Separate physicallyformal

   To cause something to become detached or separated from a larger object by force.

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   • He broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to her.
   • The branch broke off the tree during the storm.
   • She broke off the handle of the cup by accident.

   Synonymsdetachseparateseversnap offtear off

   Antonymsattachconnectfastenjoinunite

2. End a relationship or discussionformal

   To suddenly stop or end a relationship, conversation, or negotiation.

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   • They decided to break off their engagement.
   • The talks broke off without any agreement.
   • She broke off the conversation abruptly and walked away.

   Synonymsbreak upcall offcut shortdiscontinuedissolveendhaltseverstopterminate

   Antonymscontinuemaintainreconcileresumesustain

3. Stop abruptlyinformal

   To suddenly stop doing something, especially speaking.

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   • He broke off in the middle of his sentence.
   • The speaker broke off when the fire alarm rang.
   • She broke off her singing when she saw the audience.

   Synonymsceasecut shortdiscontinuehaltstop

   Antonymscontinueproceedresume

Base verbbreak