Breakaway
Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/
Breakaway (noun)
- an act of leaving a group or organization suddenly.
- a quick move away from opponents in sports to gain an advantage.
Examples
- The breakaway from the main group was unexpected.
- A breakaway occurred during the meeting.
Common collocations: make a breakaway, sudden breakaway, fast breakaway, successful breakaway, breakaway group
Breakaway (adjective)
- describing a group that has separated from a larger one.
Examples
- The breakaway faction formed its own party.
- A breakaway group emerged from the organization.