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Definitions

break off

VERB
snap off something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sever
WEAK
detach disassemble divide part pull off separate splinter take apart
Antonyms
WEAK
combine join mend
VERB
end activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cease discontinue halt suspend terminate
WEAK
desist end finish pause stop
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin carry on continue initiate start
NOUN
discontinuation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break
STRONG
cessation discontinuance discontinuation ending halt hiatus intermission interruption lull pause recess stop termination
WEAK
hesitation

Example Sentences

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We break off our interview when we hear cries coming from one of the recovery wards, and Dr Saung must attend.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Then, in March, it agreed to break off its condiment and cooking-product business and combine it with McCormick, the spice company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"This enables us to measure the many different types of waves that are generated after icebergs break off," says lead author Dominik Gräff, a UW postdoctoral researcher affiliated with ETH Zurich.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

Santa Margarita always counts on the versatile Trent Mosley to break off a big play or two, but Sierra Canyon’s speed and talent in the secondary has led to five shutouts this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

The tips of his frozen hair would simply break off.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

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