Meaning of the word breakaway in English
What does breakaway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
breakaway
US /ˈbreɪ.kə.weɪ/
UK /ˈbreɪ.kə.weɪ/
Noun
1.
an act of separating from a group, especially because of disagreement:
Example:
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The sports association accepted the inevitability of a breakaway by the elite clubs.
Adjective
1.
independent after leaving another group:
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a breakaway republic/territory
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