English · Phrasal verb Attested

break off

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Loại bỏ một mảnh từ toàn thể bằng cách gãy hoặc bẻ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

She unwrapped the slab of chocolate and broke off a piece.

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 detached by breaking or snapping.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bị tách ra bằng cách gãy hoặc bẻ

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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 discontinue abruptly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dừng lại đột ngột

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

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

What does “break off” mean?

To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping.

Is “break off” formal or informal?

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