English · Phrasal verb Attested

break away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To leave suddenly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ra đi đột ngột

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Where it’s used: Used American English

She was brought up in a very religious household, but broke away from the church in her teens.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become separated, literally or figuratively.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên tách biệt, theo nghĩa đen hoặc nghĩa bóng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “break away” mean?

To leave suddenly.

Is “break away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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