break up
US /brek ʌp/
・UK /breik ʌp/
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phr.Phrase
phr. v.Phrasal Verb(Of party, relationship) to come to an end
Mary's parents warned her that they would break up her party if anyone behaved badly
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo end something, e.g. a fight
The police called for backup to break up the gang fight
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo scatter or disperse into disorganization
The audience is refusing to break up, they are shouting for an encore
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo end a romantic relationship.
John and Mary decided to break up after five years of dating.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo end a romantic relationship with someone.
She broke up with him over the phone.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo come to an end and disperse.
The crowd started to break up after the concert ended.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause to disperse.
The police broke up the fight.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo separate into pieces.
Break up the chocolate into small pieces before melting it.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo stop work or school for a holiday.
The school breaks up for the summer holidays in July.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo improve something by introducing variety.
Let's break up the monotony of the week with a fun activity.
phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo separate into pieces; disintegrate.
The old wooden chair started to break up when I sat on it.
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Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- Senator Warren, in particular, put out a plan to break up tech companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google.
Senator Warren, in particular, put out a plan to break up tech companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google.
- Senator Warren, in particular, put out a plan to break up tech companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google.
Senator Warren, in particular, put out a plan to break up tech companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google.
One Pot Chilli | Jamie Oliver & The Lean Machines
- That'll just break up whilst it's in there.
That'll just break up whilst it's in there.
- That'll just break up whilst it's in there.
That'll just break up whilst it's in there.
Couples Therapy But The Therapist Is 7 Years Old | Kid Theory
- and it is going either end in break up,
and it is going either end in break up,
Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review
- we can break up into two parts 'de' and 'rail'. 'Rail' is connected to trains, Beth.
we can break up into two parts 'de' and 'rail'. 'Rail' is connected to trains, Beth.
Selena Gomez, benny blanco, Gracie Abrams - Call Me When You Break Up (Lyrics)
- At the tone, please record your message. Call me when you break up.
At the tone, please record your message. Call me when you break up.
- Call me when you break up.
Call me when you break up.
Weekend Update: The Couple You Can't Believe Are Together on Maintaining a Healthy Relationship
- Some studies suggest that spring is the most common season for couples to break up.
Some studies suggest that spring is the most common season for couples to break up.
- Some studies suggest that spring is the most common season for couples to break up.
Some studies suggest that spring is the most common season for couples to break up.
20 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversation
- I'm either going to get fired, you're going to break up with me, something awful that I've done that I didn't mean to do has happened.
I'm either going to get fired, you're going to break up with me, something awful that I've done that I didn't mean to do has happened.
- I'm either going to get fired, you're going to break up with me, something awful that I've done that I didn't mean to do has happened.
I'm either going to get fired, you're going to break up with me, something awful that I've done that I didn't mean to do has happened.
Inside The Mind of a Procrastinator
- Break up the task and focus only on a simple small part of it.
Break up the task and focus only on a simple small part of it.
- Break up the task and focus only on a simple small part of it!
Break up the task and focus only on a simple small part of it!
Homemade STARBUCKS FRAPPUCCINOS - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking Ep 156
- You want a high-speed blender because it will really break up all that ice and make it lovely and thick just like this.
You want a high-speed blender because it will really break up all that ice and make it lovely and thick just like this.
- You want a high-speed blender because it will really break up all that ice and make it lovely and thick just like this.
You want a high-speed blender because it will really break up all that ice and make it lovely and thick just like this.
7 Stages Of A Toxic Relationship, Not Real Love
- Wouldn't it be easier to break up directly and move on?
Wouldn't it be easier to break up directly and move on?
- Wouldn't it be easier to break up directly and move on?
Wouldn't it be easier to break up directly and move on?