break away

US /breɪk əˈweɪ/
UK /breɪk əˈweɪ/
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1.

to escape from someone's hold or from a place

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The suspect managed to break away from the police officer.
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The dog tried to break away from its leash.
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escapefleeget awayrun awaybolt
2.

to separate from a group or organization, often due to disagreement

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A small faction decided to break away from the main political party.
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The region threatened to break away and form its own independent state.
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secedesplit offdefectwithdrawrebel
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breakbreak-inbreak intobreak inbreak withawayhave a break