[Phrasal Verb] BREAK UP - Dealing with Endings and Dispersals Effectively
Break up
/breɪk ʌp/
End a relationship; disperse.
To "break up" can refer to ending a romantic relationship. For example, if a couple decides they are not happy together and end their relationship, they break up. It can also be used when a crowd is dispersed, or a meeting is adjourned.
Example Sentences
They decided to break up after five years of dating.
They ended their romantic relationship after being together for five years.
The teachers had to break up the fight in the hallway.
The teachers intervened to stop the altercation occurring among students.
After the presentation, the group broke up into smaller discussion teams.
Following the presentation, attendees divided into smaller groups to engage in more focused discussions.