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Definition of breaking off - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
separationin the process of detaching or ending
- The breaking off branch fell to the ground.
2.
interruptingcausing an abrupt end or interruption
- The breaking off conversation left everyone confused.
Terms with breaking off included in their meaning
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sports
punish a player by sending them off for breaking rules
surface change
the process of breaking off in thin pieces
events
sudden breaking off or separation
glaciology
describing the breaking off of icebergs
flint shaping
shape flint by breaking off flakes
chemistry
chemical element whose atoms give off energy by breaking apart
damage
breaking or damaging a surface by chipping off pieces
Examples of breaking off in a sentence
A breaking off relationship can be painful for both sides. The breaking off negotiations surprised the investors. A breaking off point in the meeting caused tension.
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- French:en train de se détacher, interrompu, ...
- German:sich lösend, unterbrechend, ...
- Italian:spezzato, interrotto, ...
- Spanish:que se desprende, interrumpido, ...
- Portuguese:a desprender-se, interrompido, ...
- Chinese:分离的, 中断的, ...
- Japanese:分離中の, 中断する, ...
- Arabic:مُنْفَصِل, مُقَاطِع, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְנַתֵּק, מַפְסִיק, ...
- Russian:отламывающийся, прерывающий, ...
- Ukrainian:відламаний, перерваний, ...
- Hindi:टूटती, रुकावट डालने वाली, ...
Definition of break off - Reverso English Dictionary
Phrasal verb
1.
detachremove a piece from a whole by force
- He decided to break off a branch.
2.
stopdiscontinue abruptly
- They had to break off the meeting.
3.
separationend a relationship or agreement suddenly
- They decided to break off their engagement last week..
4.
detachintr. become detached by breaking or snappingintr.
- The handle began to break off.
5.
billiardsintr. TECH. UK play the first shot in a frameintr. TECH. UK
- He will break off in the next game.
Expressions with break off
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stop discussions before reaching an agreement
They had to break off negotiations due to unforeseen circumstances.
end an exchange of letters or messages
She had to break off correspondence due to her busy schedule.
Examples of break off in a sentence
The sculptor will break off a chunk of marble. The storm forced them to break off the expedition. He decided to break off all communication with them. She decided to break off the partnership abruptly. He had to break off the friendship due to trust issues. One of the plastic clips may break off in the cold.
The branch broke off during the storm. She was nervous to break off in the tournament. He practiced hard to break off perfectly.
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- French:casser, interrompre, ...
- German:abbrechen, unterbrechen, ...
- Italian:staccare, troncare, ...
- Spanish:arrancar, interrumpir, ...
- Portuguese:partir, interromper, ...
- Chinese:折断, 中断, ...
- Japanese:折り取る, 中断する, ...
- Arabic:كَسَرَ, أَوْقَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁבּוֹר, לְהַפְסִיק, ...
- Russian:отломить, прервать, ...
- Ukrainian:відламати, припиняти, ...
- Hindi:तोड़ना, बंद करना, ...
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