Zoeken
to break off
[phrase form: break]
01
afbreken, afschilferen
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.
She broke the tree branch off with a swift motion.
02
afbreken, loskomen
to become separated from a larger entity
Intransitive
Example
The tree branch broke off in the strong wind.
The cookie broke off into smaller pieces when dropped.
A piece of the sculpture broke off over time.
03
onderbreken, afbreken
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.
They decided to break off the negotiations until a later date.
04
afbreken, onderbreken
to stop speaking or end a conversation suddenly
Intransitive
Example
The speaker broke off, suppressing a laugh.
He broke off mid-sentence when he realized he had forgotten a crucial point.
The speaker suddenly broke off when the fire alarm sounded.
05
breken, beëindigen
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.
They mutually decided to break off their romantic involvement.
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