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 Dodgers’ 9-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday wasn’t enough to prevent them from going into the All-Star break with the best record in the majors — that much is ensured. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

The moment came after the first hydration break with the players just about to resume play. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

The current rules under the 2012 STOCK Act are fundamentally broken with massive loopholes. — Dale V.c. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

The phone hacking scandal that began in the 1990s and continued for more than a decade gave Harry the opportunity to break with royal family tradition and take his case to court. — ABC News, 7 July 2026