break off

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break off Meaning of "break off"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) interrupt before its natural or planned end
  2. (v) prevent completion
  3. (v) break off (a piece from a whole)
  4. (v) break a piece from a whole
  5. (v) break a small piece off from

Synonym(s)

discontinue, stop, break short, cut short, chip, cut off

Usage(s):

  1. Everything is solid-state, which means that wheel and buttons can't break off it's been known to happen and dirt can't sneak inside.
  2. He threatened to break off negotiations unless Sir Robert first signed a general formula to that effect.
  3. Anderson tried to break off the relationship but McKinney was infatuated and stalked him to England where he'd asked for a posting as a missionary to escape her attentions.
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