CEFR A2

breaking up

phrasal verb

Meaning

Ending a romantic relationship or partnership.

Examples

They were breaking up just as the school year came to an end.
I heard they are breaking up after months of trying to fix their issues.

Synonyms: split up, part ways, separate, end a relationship

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breaking up (A2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: ˈbreɪkɪŋ ʌp

Definition

Ending a romantic relationship or partnership.

Examples

They were breaking up just as the school year came to an end.
I heard they are breaking up after months of trying to fix their issues.
Breaking up is never easy, especially when you have shared so many memories.

How to Use breaking up

break up with [person] (phrasal verb): To end a romantic relationship with a specific partner. — "She decided to break up with him after the argument."
break up (phrasal verb): To end a relationship (intransitive). — "They were together for years before they finally decided to break up."

Synonyms of breaking up

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