transcription, транскрипция: [ verb ]
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to stop abruptly
break off in the middle of a sentence
2. : to become detached
branches that broke off in the storm
3. : to end a relationship
broke off with his business partner
transitive verb
1. : discontinue
break off diplomatic relations
2. : to remove by or as if by breaking
broke off a chunk of bread