break-up
noun /ˈbreɪk ʌp/
/ˈbreɪk ʌp/
- [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the ending of a relationship or an association
- a marital break-up
- the break-up of their marriage
- Family break-up increases the risk of childhood depression.
- [countable] the division of a large organization or country into smaller parts
- the break-up of the company