break off

US /breɪk ɔf/
UK /breɪk ɔf/
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1.

quebrar, partir

to separate something from a larger piece by force

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He managed to break off a piece of the chocolate bar.
Ele conseguiu quebrar um pedaço da barra de chocolate.
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The branch broke off in the strong wind.
O galho se quebrou com o vento forte.
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snap offdetachseverfracturecleave
2.

interromper, parar

to suddenly stop speaking or doing something

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She broke off in mid-sentence.
Ela parou no meio da frase.
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The negotiations broke off without an agreement.
As negociações foram interrompidas sem um acordo.
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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.
Eles decidiram romper o noivado.
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The two countries broke off diplomatic relations.
Os dois países romperam relações diplomáticas.
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terminatedissolveenddiscontinuesever
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