break away

/bɹˈeɪk ɐwˈeɪ/

to break away

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: break]

to escape from a person who is holding one

synonyms : bunk

move away or escape suddenly

synonyms : break

break off (a piece from a whole)

synonyms : break off

withdraw from an organization or communion

synonyms : secede

interrupt a continued activity

synonyms : break

Examples

1. The horse suddenly broke away from its rider and galloped freely across the field.

2. The prisoner attempted to break away from the guards during the chaos.

3. The protesters tried to break away from the police blockade and continue their march.

4. She managed to break away from her captor and run to safety.