Break with
phrasal verb
To stop following a traditional way or having a relationship with someone.
He decided to break with tradition and serve a non-alcoholic beverage at his party.
Often appears as...
- break with tradition
- break with the past
phrasal verb
To disagree with or oppose an organization or system you were part of.
She decided to break with the party after they did not support her proposal.
Often appears as...
- break with the party
- break with the system
Usage tips
Political
phrasal verb
To stop following a traditional way or having a relationship with someone.
He decided to break with tradition and serve a non-alcoholic beverage at his party.
Often appears as...
- break with tradition
- break with the past
phrasal verb
To disagree with or oppose an organization or system you were part of.
She decided to break with the party after they did not support her proposal.
Often appears as...
- break with the party
- break with the system
Usage tips
Political
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Shift
Use 'break with' to express a deliberate move away from cultural or family norms.
He chose to break with family expectations and pursue a career in art.
Pro Tip 2/3New Directions
Indicates choosing a new, sometimes unconventional path in business, art, or life.
The company decided to break with conventional marketing strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
'Break with' can imply emotional distancing from practices or beliefs once held.
He had to break with his old beliefs to move forward.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Shift
Use 'break with' to express a deliberate move away from cultural or family norms.
He chose to break with family expectations and pursue a career in art.
Pro Tip 2/3New Directions
Indicates choosing a new, sometimes unconventional path in business, art, or life.
The company decided to break with conventional marketing strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
'Break with' can imply emotional distancing from practices or beliefs once held.
He had to break with his old beliefs to move forward.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Shift
Use 'break with' to express a deliberate move away from cultural or family norms.
He chose to break with family expectations and pursue a career in art.
Pro Tip 2/3New Directions
Indicates choosing a new, sometimes unconventional path in business, art, or life.
The company decided to break with conventional marketing strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
'Break with' can imply emotional distancing from practices or beliefs once held.
He had to break with his old beliefs to move forward.
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