Break-up

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪk- ˈəp/

Break-up (noun)

  1. An event when two people stop being a couple, usually after problems or a decision to separate.
  2. A situation where a group, organization, or team separates into smaller parts or stops working together.
  3. A failure where something breaks apart, such as ice cracking or a ship breaking into pieces.

Examples

  • The break-up hurt both of us for weeks.
  • A break-up can feel sudden even when love fades slowly.