break off

US /breɪk ɔf/
UK /breɪk ɔf/
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1.

romper, separar

to separate something from a larger piece by force

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He managed to break off a piece of the chocolate bar.
Logró romper un trozo de la barra de chocolate.
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The branch broke off in the strong wind.
La rama se rompió con el fuerte viento.
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snap offdetachseverfracturecleave
2.

interrumpir, cesar

to suddenly stop speaking or doing something

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She broke off in mid-sentence.
Ella se interrumpió a mitad de la frase.
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The negotiations broke off without an agreement.
Las negociaciones se rompieron sin un acuerdo.
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stopceasehaltdiscontinuesuspend
3.

romper, terminar

to end a relationship or agreement suddenly

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They decided to break off their engagement.
Decidieron romper su compromiso.
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The two countries broke off diplomatic relations.
Los dos países rompieron relaciones diplomáticas.
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terminatedissolveenddiscontinuesever
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