| 单词 | break something off |
| 释义 | 1 (phrasal verb) Definition to sever or detach I broke off a large piece of the clay. Synonyms detach Detach the bottom part from the form and keep it for reference. separate Police moved in to separate the two groups. divide the artificial line that divided the city cut off pull off sever Oil was still gushing from the severed fuel line. part The clouds parted and a shaft of sunlight broke through. She parted the bushes with her stick. remove They tried to remove the barricades which had been erected. splinter tear off snap off 2 (phrasal verb) Definition to end (a relationship or association) He doesn't seem to have the courage to break his engagement off. Synonyms bring to an end end Talks have resumed to try to end the fighting. terminate She decided to terminate the pregnancy. put an end to discontinue pull the plug on call a halt to 3 (phrasal verb) Definition to stop abruptly They have broken off negotiations. Synonyms stop We need to stop wasting so much money. finish He was cheered when he finished his speech. suspend The union suspended strike action this week. halt They halted at a short distance from the house. pause He paused briefly before answering. cease A small number of firms have ceased trading. terminate Her next remark abruptly terminated the conversation. discontinue Do not discontinue the treatment without consulting your doctor. pull the plug on desist Kindly desist from making so much noise. belay (nautical) Additional synonymsin the sense of cease Definition to bring or come to an end A small number of firms have ceased trading. Synonyms discontinue, end, stop, fail, finish, give up, conclude, suspend, halt, terminate, break off, refrain, leave off, give over (informal), bring to an end, desist, belay in the sense of desist Definition to stop doing Kindly desist from making so much noise. Synonyms stop, cease, refrain from, end, kick (informal), give up, suspend, break off, abstain, discontinue, leave off, have done with, give over (informal), forbear, belay in the sense of discontinue Definition to come or bring to an end Do not discontinue the treatment without consulting your doctor. Synonyms stop, end, finish, drop, kick (informal), give up, abandon, suspend, quit, halt, pause, cease, axe (informal), interrupt, terminate, break off, put an end to, refrain from, leave off, pull the plug on, belay Nearby words of |
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