Break-up
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪk- ˈəp/
Break-up (noun)
- An event when two people stop being a couple, usually after problems or a decision to separate.
- A situation where a group, organization, or team separates into smaller parts or stops working together.
- 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.