break off
Definition of break off
intransitive verb
1 : to stop abruptly break off in the middle of a sentence
2 : to become detached branches that broke off in the storm
3 : to end a relationship broke off with his business partner
transitive verb
1 : discontinue break off diplomatic relations
2 : to remove by or as if by breaking broke off a chunk of bread
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Examples of break off in a Sentence
the judge broke off court proceedings until after lunch
talks between the two sides broke off when one began making unreasonable demands
First Known Use of break off
14th century
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