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British pronunciation/bɹˈeɪk ˈɒf/
American pronunciation/bɹˈeɪk ˈɔf/

Definition & Bedeutung von "break off"

to break off
[phrase form: break]
01

abbrechen, abtrennen

to use force to separate one thing from another
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The sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.
The mechanic broke off the rusty bolt with a wrench.
Break off a piece of chocolate for yourself.
02

abbrechen, losbrechen

to become separated from a larger entity
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A piece of the sculpture broke off over time.
A chunk of the ice broke off from the glacier.
The rock broke off from the cliff.
03

unterbrechen, abbrechen

to suddenly stop an activity or an action
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Transitive: to break off an activity or action
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The athlete had to break off the race due to an unexpected injury.
The organization had to break off the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
They decided to break off the negotiations until a later date.
04

unterbrechen, abbrechen

to stop speaking or end a conversation suddenly
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The speaker broke off, suppressing a laugh.
The speaker suddenly broke off when the fire alarm sounded.
He broke off mid-sentence when he realized he had forgotten a crucial point.
05

beenden, abbrechen

to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly
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Transitive: to break off a relationship
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He broke off the friendship after a series of betrayals.
They mutually decided to break off their romantic involvement.
Despite efforts at reconciliation, they had to break off the family ties.
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The sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.
The mechanic broke off the rusty bolt with a wrench.
Break off a piece of chocolate for yourself.
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