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Meaning of break up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

break up

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart.

    Example: It broke up when it hit the ground.

  2. To end a relationship.

    Example: She broke up with her boyfriend last week.

  3. To end a relationship with each other.

    Example: Jane and Stephen broke up.

  4. To dissolve; to part.

    Example: The meeting finally broke up after a three-hour discussion.