Synonyms of broke off

broke off

verb

past tense of break off

1

as in stopped

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

the judge broke off court proceedings until after lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stopped
• ceased
• ended
• halted
• quit
• laid off
• shut off
• cut off
• left off
• knocked off
• cut out
• dropped
• broke up
• packed (up or in)
• delayed
• had done with
• suspended
• concluded
• discontinued
• finished
• gave over
• desisted (from)
• canned
• put the kibosh on
• broke
• closed (down)
• completed
• held back
• turned back
• ruined
• paused
• held
• blocked
• checked
• reined (in)
• deactivated
• hindered
• stayed
• stemmed
• destroyed
• obstructed
• suppressed
• stamped
• impeded
• clamped down
• arrested
• detained
• called
• aborted
• dammed
• killed
• abolished
• dissolved
• scuttled
• squashed
• stunted
• demolished
• squelched
• blockaded
• braked
• snuffed
• annulled
• kiboshed
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carried on
• continued
• kept up
• proceeded
• advanced
• ran on
• progressed
• followed through (with)
• stirred
• drove
• propelled
• actuated
• impelled

2

as in expired

to come to an end

talks between the two sides broke off when one began making unreasonable demands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stopped
• expired
• ended
• concluded
• ceased
• halted
• left off
• passed
• died
• finished
• winked (out)
• terminated
• closed
• broke up
• went
• determined
• wound up
• lapsed
• discontinued
• let up
• elapsed
• stalled
• quit
• laid off (of)
• bit the dust
• refrained (from)
• knocked off
• dead-ended
• packed (up or in)
• cut out
• broke down
• suspended
• paused
• gave over
• desisted (from)
• stayed
• conked (out)
• petered (out)
• wound down
• abated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• hung on
• persisted
• prolonged
• extended
• drew out
• protracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of broke off

Ernest took a pretzel from his pocket and broke off pieces for Lyndon Johnson. — Madeline Ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

After Kao’s 2020 indictment, the University of South Carolina broke off the partnership. — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2026

The turning point came on the Chiefs’ second drive, when Kenneth Walker broke off a 33-yard touchdown run to extend Kansas City’s lead to 9-0. — Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

But five fraternities facing sanctions broke off from the university rather than getting into compliance. — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Stanford running back Micah Ford broke off for a 81-yard touchdown run in the final quarter to score his fourth touchdown of the game and cement Stanford's 34-7 rout over Elon. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Roldan's son was cleaning up his kids' toys in his backyard last weekend when the winds suddenly picked up and broke off the part of the tree that crushed him. — Zach Boetto, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Christianson broke off a 78-yard touchdown run in the second half. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

During the launch, a chunk of insulating foam broke off of the external tank and hit the bottom of the rocket booster, leaving a huge dent. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026