Phrasal verb №164
break up
/breɪk ʌp/
Meaning
To end a relationship or gathering; also to separate into smaller pieces
Example
They broke up after three years together.
They broke up after three years together.
Examples with the phrasal verb break up
Last winter, Maria and Tom broke up after a long talk by the fire.
Last winter, Maria and Tom broke up after a long talk by the fire.
Please break up the big chocolate bar into small pieces for the children.
Please break up the big chocolate bar into small pieces for the children.
She is breaking up with her boyfriend today; she will tell him gently in the café.
She is breaking up with her boyfriend today; she will tell him gently in the café.