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Phrasal verbs with BREAK

Phrasal Verbs #9

BREAK

to break away = to run away or escape from a person, situation, or place

The robber tried to break away from the policeman but he didn’t escape.

to break down = cease to continue, collapse, or fail to succeed

The negotiations broke down.

to break in = to enter a building illegally, usually with the intention to steal something

The thief broke in last night while we were out.

to break into = to unexpectedly or suddenly begin to do something

She broke into tears in the middle of the ceremony.

to break off = to end (a relationship or engagement)

She broke off the engagement once she learned he’d been cheating on her.

to break out = to escape

According to news reports, a dangerous prisoner has broken out of jail.

to break through = to achieve success or make a discovery, especially after having spent a long time trying

After years of rejection, he finally broke through and became famous.

to break up = to break something into smaller pieces

If we break the chocolate bars up, everyone will take a piece.

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