BREAK OFF


Meaning of BREAK OFF in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.