break with

verb

broke with; broken with; breaking with; breaks with

: to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)

He broke with his former friends and colleagues when he decided to support the conservative candidate.

a strong desire to break with tradition/the past

Examples of break with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The actions mark a sharp break with a US practice of handling bilateral disputes largely behind closed doors, and not openly interfering in Mexican politics. — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

The Neo approach breaks with the direction much of the security industry was moving a year ago, when the consensus was to guard a chokepoint, said Warner. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Nolan’s interpretation of Homer’s epic poem is about the unintended consequences of breaking with tradition in pursuit of short-term gain. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Trump called out Paul for calling him great but breaking with the rest of his party on one of the measures early in March. — Connor Greene, Time, 23 July 2026