break-off
- noun
- /ˈbreɪkˌɔf/
:
ruptura
- The sudden break-off in negotiations surprised everyone at the table.
Examples
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After a long discussion, their break-off from the partnership was unexpected.
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The break-off from routine made him realize how much he needed a change.
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I think that for me gets me to the break off engagement place.
Synonyms
107
3.4
The end of a relationship, often between romantic partners or groups
89
3.4
An ending of a relationship or cooperation after disagreement
44
6.9
An end to a connection between people or groups
20
6.8
The official ending of a group like a partnership or parliament
12
3.9
A complete ending of a relationship or old life to start fresh
9
4.2
Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet
5
5.0
An act of leaving a group suddenly to be on your own
5
4.7
A sudden end of an activity, relationship, or talk
4
6.1
The act of separating something from the thing it is connected to
3
9.9
A sudden end to something that is happening
2
6.3
Stopping something for a short time or forever
1
6.5
The act of stopping a connection or ending involvement with something
1
8.0
Ending membership or connection with a group
1
7.5
Breaking up an organized group like a band or army
1
7.2
To stop something so it does not continue, sometimes for a short time or for good
Antonyms
How Sudden
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Break-off is built from break and off, with break meaning to end or separate and off meaning 'away'. That's why a break-off often means a sudden ending or separation, for example the end of talks or a sudden split in a relationship.