break from (someone or something)

idiom

: to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)

She recently broke from the organization she helped found.

breaking from tradition/stereotypes

Examples of break from (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sech, who’s been taking a break from music and social media, could not contain his excitement. —Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024

The insider added at the time that two had gotten back together a year prior after taking a break from dating. —Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024

DiMucci suggested that the musicians take a break from their touring life and start a group as the New Staples Singers. —Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024

Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State – Taking a quick break from the QB shuffle, Harrison is a wide receiver who likely won’t have to wait long to find a home in the NFL. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024

Weekly, Americans take off of work to take a break from life's responsibilities and travel the country and the world. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 24 Apr. 2024

Jelly Roll has quietly taken a break from social media due to online bullying, according to his wife, Bunnie XO. —Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024

The stars of the show — including Emily Osment, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Zoe Perry, Annie Potts, Iain Armitage, and Lance Barber — took a break from filming the series finale this week to reflect on it all at PaleyFest and tease what fans can expect. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024

Griner took a break from basketball after being released to focus on mental health. —Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024