Breakaway

Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/

Breakaway (noun)

  1. an act of leaving a group or organization suddenly.
  2. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Breakaway

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Breakaway

  • when discussing the opposite of separation
  • when referring to coming together