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to break off
[phrase form: break]
01
staccare, spezzare
to use force to separate one thing from another
Transitive: to break off sth
Example
The sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.
The mechanic broke off the rusty bolt with a wrench.
02
staccarsi, rompersi
to become separated from a larger entity
Intransitive
Example
The tree branch broke off in the strong wind.
Il ramo dell'albero si staccò nel forte vento.
The cookie broke off into smaller pieces when dropped.
Il biscotto si è rotto in pezzi più piccoli quando è stato lasciato cadere.
03
impedisci il completamento
to suddenly stop an activity or an action
Transitive: to break off an activity or action
Example
The organization had to break off the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
The athlete had to break off the race due to an unexpected injury.
04
interrompere, prendere una pausa
to stop speaking or end a conversation suddenly
Intransitive
Example
The speaker broke off, suppressing a laugh.
Il relatore interruppe, trattenendo una risata.
He broke off mid-sentence when he realized he had forgotten a crucial point.
Interruppe a metà frase quando si rese conto di aver dimenticato un punto cruciale.
05
rompere, interrompere
to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly
Transitive: to break off a relationship
Example
She decided to break the engagement off due to irreconcilable differences.
He broke off the friendship after a series of betrayals.
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