break (sth) off Значение & определение

Значение на break (sth) off на български

• 0 to separate a part from a larger piece, or to become separate:

  • He broke off a piece of chocolate.

• 1 to end a relationship:

  • They've broken off their engagement.

  • The governments have broken off diplomatic relations.

• 2 to suddenly stop speaking or doing something:

  • She broke off in the middle of a sentence.

• 3 to stop, or to make something stop:

  • Talks between the two companies broke off over disagreements about the merger.

  • The company has decided to break off negotiations about a takeover.