break off
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /breɪk ɒf/
Definition
To end a relationship, negotiation, or activity suddenly and decisively.
Examples
She decided to break off their engagement after discovering he had been lying for months.
The union leaders chose to break off talks with management when their demands were ignored.
He had to break off his speech mid-sentence because of the loud commotion in the back of the hall.
How to Use break off
- break off [something] (phrasal verb)
- to end a specific activity or relationship — "They had to break off the meeting due to a fire alarm."
- break off with [someone] (phrasal verb)
- to end a personal relationship with a person — "He decided to break off with his business partner after the scandal."
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