break free

phrase

: to get away by overcoming restraints or constraints

Examples of break free in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Soon after Young’s interception — the next 11-on-11 series, in fact — the fourth-year quarterback saw rookie wideout Chris Brazzell break free from Lee on a deep route and haul in a deep touchdown catch. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

But the night ended in a barrage of bullets after Hicks broke free from Smith and Harris, who had pinned her to the ground, according to the document. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

For e-commerce brands trapped in bad logistics partnerships, breaking free can feel almost impossible. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

At some point, Brown managed to break free and run from the apartment, according to the affidavit. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for break free

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he
• ki