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  2. The meaning of BREAK OFF is to stop abruptly. How to use break off in a sentence.

  3. BREAK (SOMETHING) OFF definition: 1. to separate a part from a larger piece, or to become separate: 2. to end a relationship: 3. to…. Learn more.

  4. Definitions of break off. verb. interrupt before its natural or planned end. synonyms: break short, cut short. see more. verb. prevent completion. synonyms: break, discontinue, stop. see more. verb. break off (a piece from a whole) synonyms: break away, chip, chip off, come off. see more. verb. break a piece from a whole. synonyms: break, snap off.

  5. If part of something breaks off or if you break it off, it comes off or is removed by force. The two wings of the aircraft broke off on impact. [ VERB PARTICLE ]

  6. Break off definition: a discontinuation, especially abrupt, as of relations.. See examples of BREAK OFF used in a sentence.

  7. 1. To cause to separate into pieces suddenly or violently; smash. 2. a. To divide into pieces, as by bending or cutting: break crackers for a baby. b. To separate into components or parts: broke the work into discrete tasks. 3. To snap off or detach: broke a twig from the tree. 4. a.

  8. Definition of break off phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. BREAK OFF definition: to suddenly stop speaking or doing something: . Learn more.

  10. break off meaning, definition, what is break off: to suddenly stop talking: Learn more.

  11. 1 to separate something, using force She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. 2 to end something suddenly Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations. They've broken off their engagement.