break from (someone or something)

idiom

: to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)

She recently broke from the organization she helped found.

breaking from tradition/stereotypes

Examples of break from (someone or something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Southwest stopped short of changing another of its longtime characteristics: letting passengers check up to two bags for free, a break from fees that are charged by all other leading U.S. airlines. —

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024 MarÍa Becerra announced a break from social media on July 30 amid the European run of her world tour. —

Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2024 Flynn deserves a break from his heroic theatrical labors, but he’s not done yet. —

Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024 Justin and Hailey Bieber took a rare break from parenting duties for a couples' outing. —

Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for break from (someone or something)

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