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to break away
[phrase form: break]
01
to escape from a person who is holding one
Intransitive: to break away from sb/sth
Example
She managed to break away from her captor and run to safety.
The child tried to break away from his mother's grasp and explore the park on his own.
02
to distance oneself from a crowd or competitors, typically in a race
Intransitive: to break away | to break away from sb/sth
Example
The soccer player skillfully broke away from the defenders.
The swimmer 's strategy was to break away from the crowded start.
03
to separate a piece from a larger whole
Transitive: to break away sth
Example
The continuous pressure can break away particles from the surface.
The earthquake had the potential to break away portions of the mountain.
04
to decide to leave a group or community
Intransitive: to break away from sb/sth
Example
The scientist had to break away from the research team due to conflicting theories.
The community leader wanted to break away from the established norms.
05
to stop or interrupt an ongoing activity
Intransitive
Transitive: to break away an activity
Example
The urgent email made her break away the project momentarily.
The movie will break away for a brief intermission.
