BROKE OFF Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

broke off

verb

past tense of break off

as in stopped

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end the judge broke off court proceedings until after lunch

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as in expired

to come to an end talks between the two sides broke off when one began making unreasonable demands

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Recent Examples of broke off 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 In addition to Williams’ 22-yard touchdown, Jonaz Walton broke off a 44-yard run in the fourth quarter. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Brown broke off a 32-yard run and suffered an apparent leg injury. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

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Berkly Catton and Kaapo Kakko had two assists apiece and Joey Daccord stopped 29 of 37 shots.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Before departing, the pope stopped to speak to a Ukrainian family.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of stopped

Verb

The quaternary ammonium and chlorine test strips were expired.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
The previous memorandum of understanding, covering 2025-26, expired in April, prompting months of negotiations during which union leaders accused the city of delaying a new contract.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of expired

Verb

The long nightmare might be over for South African producers, whose industry has been crippled for more than two years by the paralysis of a rebate program that for all intents and purposes had ceased to function.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The announcement came after the television pool of five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of ceased

Verb

After a weak showing in Iowa, Ramaswamy ended his campaign and quickly folded into the broader MAGA-verse.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
During the hearing, which ended without a decision, Reyes chastised the government attorneys, who had previously told the court that renovating the links was still in its conceptual stage.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of ended

Verb

Nonetheless, the past year has, at the least, halted the gangs’ advance in the capital, according to one assessment.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
To cover the cost increases out of pocket, trucking firms have drawn down savings, redirected spending away from maintenance, or halted purchases of fuel-efficient trucks.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of halted

Verb

Investigators concluded those underlying allegations were not substantiated.

— Derek James, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
The rap superstar followed up its release with her first headlining arena run, dubbed the Little Miss Drama Tour, which began in February and concluded in April last year.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026