Sekirov Dictionary

break off

verb 6
break-off noun 3
forms 5

verb6

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To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping.
- She unwrapped the slab of chocolate and broke off a piece.
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To become detached by breaking or snapping.
- A chunk of rock broke off from the cliff face.
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To discontinue abruptly.
- Both families want the lovers to break off any relationship they may have.
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To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently.
- Our school doesn't break off until July.
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To play the first shot in a frame of snooker, billiards or pool.
- Ted's opening line, when Steve broke off for the deciding frame, was, 'Last night we put our clocks back one hour. These two stars turned theirs back to April.' — 2017
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(slang) To give (someone) (something); to allow (someone) to take (something); to grant (someone) a share or portion of (something).
- If you help, I'll break you off a piece of the proceeds.

break-off noun3

That which breaks off, or is broken off
The first shot in a game of snooker or other cue-game
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A break, discontinuance, or interruption
- All break-offs occur due to the deadline being reached or an occasional agent crash on a big domain. — 2016

forms

broke off · broken off · breaking off · breaks off · break-offs

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