break with
The phrase "break with" signifies a deliberate decision to end or abandon a relationship, tradition, or practice.
Definition
B2Relationships
(general)To end a relationship or association with someone or something.
Example
- He broke with his old friends after the argument.
B2Tradition
(general)To intentionally stop following a custom, habit, or tradition.
Example
- They decided to break with tradition and travel abroad for the holidays.
B2General
(general)To move away from past practices, habits, or associations and start anew.
Example
- It's time to break with the past and look to the future.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "break with":
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