BREAK OFF Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

break off

verb

Definition of break off

as in to stop

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end the judge broke off court proceedings until after lunch

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as in to end

to come to an end talks between the two sides broke off when one began making unreasonable demands

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Recent Examples of break off Stanford running back Micah Ford broke off for a 81-yard touchdown run in the final quarter to score his fourth touchdown of the game and cement Stanford's 34-7 rout over Elon. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Roldan's son was cleaning up his kids' toys in his backyard last weekend when the winds suddenly picked up and broke off the part of the tree that crushed him. — Zach Boetto, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 For the first time in NBA history, the league cancels regular season games after labor talks break off. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 During the launch, a chunk of insulating foam broke off of the external tank and hit the bottom of the rocket booster, leaving a huge dent. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for break off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for break off

Verb

Luigi Carbone, Pope Leo XIV's physician, said the pontiff's recovery from lung cancer surgery won't stop plans for a visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru involving a dozen flights and two helicopter rides to high altitudes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Another to stop solving problems his team brings him and teach them to solve it instead.

— Ben Plomion, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

Letter writer second-guesses history of avoidant behavior after one phone argument ends a decades-long friendship.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
In a shocking upset, a student movement resoundingly beat longtime Serbian leader President Aleksandar Vucic, ending his time in power after 14 years.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of end

Verb

After Epstein's 2019 arrest, federal prosecutors asked New Mexico to cease its own investigation of Epstein's activities in New Mexico.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
After dramatically reducing the number of children in hotels over the past three years, DHS ceased the practice entirely in November 2025.

— Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cease

Verb

Melissa’s Law The statute of limitations expired on Highsmith’s case decades before she was found.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Doesn't expire Up to 50% off The TJ Maxx clearance section is one of the best ways to snag a deal at the retailer, with up to 50% off select styles.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of expire

Verb

As a result, Metra trains on the BNSF Line were temporarily halted near Western Avenue.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
After fumbling twice in Michigan State territory, halting offensive momentum, the Bruins were trailing going into the second quarter and tied 7-7 with three minutes left in the second quarter.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

The feat concludes a pursuit that began in 2009, when Zhang first experimented with riding a motorcycle on water and overcame early failures to achieve his latest goal.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
The meeting concluded with a general consensus among School Board members and City Council representatives to move forward with feasibility studies, cost breakdowns and formal design reviews before drafting a binding interlocal agreement.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of conclude

Verb

Continue reading â¦ CIVIC BREAKDOWN â Town's entire police force quits after bitter feud with city leaders boils over.

— , FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
After taking on their third client, Bordelon and Slocum quit their jobs to focus on The Brownstone Boys full-time.

— Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of quit

Verb

Shadab completed his century by playing a late cut off Atkinson for his 12th boundary before hitting the fast bowler over long off for a six to reduce the target to three runs off the final three overs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Sometimes that manifests in small ways, such as when media relations staffers cut off a news conference early in the hope of ingratiating themselves to a player.

— Stephanie Apstein, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026