Break up
/breɪk'ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To end a romantic relationship between two people.
- They decided to break up after five years of dating.
- After the argument, they finally broke up for good.
2. To disband a group or gathering.
- The police were called to break up the party.
- The meeting broke up earlier than expected.
3. To separate something into smaller parts or pieces.
- She used a hammer to break up the concrete into smaller chunks.
- He broke up the chocolate bar into pieces and shared it with his friends.
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