Phrasal Verb: Break off

Phrasal Verb: Break off


Meaning: Break a piece from something

Example: She BROKE OFF a square of chocolate and gave it to her dog.

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Phrasal Verb: Break off


Meaning: End a relationship

Example: She BROKE OFF their engagement when she found out that he'd been unfaithful.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 8 phrasal verbs with 'BREAK'

- Break away
- Break down
- Break in
- Break off
- Break out in
- Break out of
- Break through
- Break up

 

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