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

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Hikes are another way to not only get in some exercise but also to unplug, take a break from the city and surround yourself with nature. —

Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024 Get The Recipe 15 of 25 Butter Pecan Cheesecake Take a break from the usual pecan pie, with this decadent cheesecake topped with a nutty, caramel-like topping. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 For me, running offers a break from constant notifications, emails and distractions. —

Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Those losses sank her into a morass of regret and substance use, which spurred a break from the industry to recollect. —

Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for break from (someone or something)

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