phrasal verb

Break off

No. 145 most commonLetter BInseparable

2Sections

Break a piece from something

Meanings

  • Break a piece from something (separable [optional], International English)
  • End a relationship (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • She BROKE OFF a square of chocolate and gave it to her dog.
  • She BROKE OFF their engagement when she found out that he'd been unfaithful.

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