Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break-with
phrasal verb
/breɪk wɪð/
Definition
To stop maintaining a relationship or association with someone, often in a dramatic or decisive manner.
Examples
- After years of conflict, she decided to break with her old friend.
- He felt it was time to break with the traditions of his family.
- Many artists choose to break with the past to explore new creative directions.
Meaning
The phrase ‘break with’ indicates a conscious choice to end ties or disconnect from someone or something that was previously important or influential.
Synonyms
- sever ties
- split from
- part ways
