break free

phrase

: to get away by overcoming restraints or constraints

Examples of break free in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the third play of the second half Jake Rendina burrowed up the middle and broke free for a 61-yard score. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Eventually, the whale breaches the surface and Jay nearly manages to break free by climbing out of its open mouth. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

During trial, prosecutors presented video evidence that showed Torres breaking free from the group and, instead of leaving, running back toward Tenney, who had his back turned, and stabbing him in the chest, according to the press release. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

Less than 30 seconds later, running back Dante Kalala broke free for a 20-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 14-0. — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 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