break off (Meaning)
break off (v)
interrupt before its natural or planned end
prevent completion
break off (a piece from a whole)
break a piece from a whole
break a small piece off from
Synonyms & Antonyms of break off
break off Sentence Examples
- He decided to break off the engagement after realizing they wanted different things in life.
- As they argued, she threatened to break off all communication with him.
- The negotiations between the two companies broke off when they couldn't reach a compromise.
- She felt a sense of relief after deciding to break off her toxic friendship.
- The piece of wood broke off from the old fence, leaving a gap in the barrier.
- He accidentally broke off a piece of the ceramic figurine while dusting the shelf.
- The branch broke off from the tree during the storm, crashing onto the roof of the house.
- The conversation broke off abruptly when they heard a loud noise outside.
- The divers were forced to break off their exploration of the underwater cave due to low visibility.
- The company had to break off its expansion plans after facing financial difficulties.
FAQs About the word break off
interrupt before its natural or planned end, prevent completion, break off (a piece from a whole), break a piece from a whole, break a small piece off from
stop, cease, shut off, cut off, lay off, knock off, halt, cut out, end, quit
continue, proceed, carry on, continue, proceed, keep up, run on, run on, carry on, keep up
He decided to break off the engagement after realizing they wanted different things in life.
As they argued, she threatened to break off all communication with him.
The negotiations between the two companies broke off when they couldn't reach a compromise.
She felt a sense of relief after deciding to break off her toxic friendship.
