Break up
verb
To end a relationship or partnership.
They decided to break up after five years of dating.
verb
To disperse or cause to disperse.
The meeting broke up around midnight.
verb
To separate something into pieces.
You might need to break up the chocolate into smaller pieces.
verb
As a teacher, to cause a fight or argument to stop.
The teacher had to break up a fight between two students.
verb
When voice or signal stops being clear and starts fading into bits.
Your phone's breaking up, I can't hear you clearly.
verb
To end a relationship or partnership.
They decided to break up after five years of dating.
verb
To disperse or cause to disperse.
The meeting broke up around midnight.
verb
To separate something into pieces.
You might need to break up the chocolate into smaller pieces.
verb
As a teacher, to cause a fight or argument to stop.
The teacher had to break up a fight between two students.
verb
When voice or signal stops being clear and starts fading into bits.
Your phone's breaking up, I can't hear you clearly.
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Conveys sadness or difficulty when a close relationship ends.
My parents decided to break up; it's a tough time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Romantic
Applies to business partnerships or friendships, not just romance.
The band decided to break up after their final tour.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Can be used without implying who initiated the separation.
They mutually agreed to break up the business.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Conveys sadness or difficulty when a close relationship ends.
My parents decided to break up; it's a tough time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Romantic
Applies to business partnerships or friendships, not just romance.
The band decided to break up after their final tour.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Can be used without implying who initiated the separation.
They mutually agreed to break up the business.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Conveys sadness or difficulty when a close relationship ends.
My parents decided to break up; it's a tough time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Romantic
Applies to business partnerships or friendships, not just romance.
The band decided to break up after their final tour.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
Can be used without implying who initiated the separation.
They mutually agreed to break up the business.
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