break away
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
to get free and go away from something holding you
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
to get free from someone or something that is holding or controlling you
"The child broke away from his father and ran toward the beach."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to leave a group, organization, or tradition in order to become independent
"Several members broke away and formed a new party."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to move ahead of others suddenly in a race or game
"One cyclist broke away from the pack on the final hill."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in sports, politics, and general movement. Often followed by 'from'.
Commonly used with
from the group from control from tradition runner horse branch
Forms
Base
break away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
breaks away
he/she/it
Past simple
broke away
yesterday
Past participle
broken away
have + pp
-ing form
breaking away
continuous
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