Cerca
to break off
[phrase form: break]
01
staccare, rompere
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.
Break off a piece of chocolate for yourself.
02
staccarsi, rompersi
to become separated from a larger entity
Intransitive
Example
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
impedisci il completamento
to suddenly stop an activity or an action
Transitive: to break off an activity or action
Example
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
interrompere, smettere
to stop speaking or end a conversation suddenly
Intransitive
Example
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
rompere, interrompere
to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly
Transitive: to break off a relationship
Example
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.
Esempio
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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