Break up
Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪˌkʌp/
Break up (phrasal verb)
- To end a romantic or close relationship, so people stop being together.
- To end an event or meeting, so people leave and the activity finishes.
- To divide something into smaller parts, often because it is damaged or forced apart.
Examples
- They break up after months of arguing.
- She breaks up with him when trust disappears.