Meaning of break away

Definition of break away

(verb) move away or escape suddenly; "The horses broke from the stable"; "Three inmates broke jail"; "Nobody can break out--this prison is high security"

break off (a piece from a whole); "Her tooth chipped"

interrupt a continued activity; "She had broken with the traditional patterns"

withdraw from an organization or communion; "After the break up of the Soviet Union, many republics broke away"

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

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