Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break-apart
verb
/ˈbreɪk əˈpɑːrt/
Definition
To separate into pieces or parts.
Examples
- The earthquake caused the building to break apart.
- During the experiment, the substance started to break apart at high temperatures.
- Emotions can sometimes make people break apart from each other.
Meaning
When something breaks apart, it splits or divides into individual components or fragments, often unexpectedly or with force.
Synonyms
- fragment
- disintegrate
- split
- divide
- shatter
