Phrasal Verb ''Break off''

Part of the chimney broke off and fell to the ground.

The fuselage had broken off just behind the pilot’s seat.

He didn’t mean to break off anything.

He broke a piece of the decorative stone off the side of the church.

Each child broke off a piece of bread.

I broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to my friend.

I need you to break off a chunk, I need you to put it in a bag.

Where were you after you broke off from the group?

Will broke off from them in the hall.

They broke off from the rest of us.

The two countries have broken off diplomatic relations.

Did you hear that negotiations have broken off again?

Talks between the two sides broke off when one began making unreasonable demands.

I’m so sad to hear that Mara broke things off with John.

After a few long and bitter arguments, they broke off their relationship.

Terri has broken off with Sam. We thought she would break with him pretty soon.

I’ve decided to break it off with her.

They broke it off when he got transferred.

I knew she was getting ready to break it off, but Tom didn’t.

When they broke it off Clint sat back to consider things.

Did you know they’ve broken off their engagement?

Mary broke off her engagement to Rob.

Kierkegaard broke off his engagement claiming to be a young cad in need of a “lusty young girl.”

The judge broke off court proceedings until after lunch.

Ellie broke off, so she could take a breath.

Linda broke off, realizing the importance of what she was about to say.

Our instinct is to break off and relax after so much energy has been expended.