break from
The phrase "break from" is versatile, often used to describe interruptions, separations, or departures in various contexts.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To pause or interrupt an activity or routine temporarily.
Example
- She took a break from studying to go for a walk.
B2Relationships
(informal)To end a relationship, connection, or agreement.
Example
- He decided to break from the company and start his own business.
C1Traditions
(formal)To depart from a traditional way of doing things or stop following a precedent.
Example
- The new policy represents a break from tradition.
B2Escape
(informal)To escape or separate from something confining or limiting.
Example
- He managed to break from his captors and flee.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "break from":
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