Breaking Away — synonyms, definition

1. breaking away (Noun)

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breaking away (Noun) — The act of breaking away or withdrawing from. ex. "a breaking away from family and neighbourhood"

breaking away (Noun) — Departing hastily.

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2. breaking away (Verb)

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breaking away (Verb) — Move away or escape suddenly. ex. "The horses broke away from the stable"

breaking away (Verb) — Break off (a piece from a whole). ex. "Her tooth broke away"

breaking away (Verb) — Interrupt a continued activity.

breaking away (Verb) — Withdraw from an organization or communion. ex. "After the break up of the Soviet Union, many republics broke away"

breaking away (Verb) — Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run. ex. "If you see this man, break away!"

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