break off

US /breɪk ɔf/
UK /breɪk ɔf/
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1.

abbrechen, abreißen

to separate something from a larger piece by force

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He managed to break off a piece of the chocolate bar.
Es gelang ihm, ein Stück der Schokoladentafel abzubrechen.
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The branch broke off in the strong wind.
Der Ast brach im starken Wind ab.
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2.

abbrechen, einstellen

to suddenly stop speaking or doing something

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She broke off in mid-sentence.
Sie brach mitten im Satz ab.
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The negotiations broke off without an agreement.
Die Verhandlungen brachen ohne Einigung ab.
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3.

abbrechen, beenden

to end a relationship or agreement suddenly

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They decided to break off their engagement.
Sie beschlossen, ihre Verlobung aufzulösen.
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The two countries broke off diplomatic relations.
Die beiden Länder brachen die diplomatischen Beziehungen ab.
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