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What does break off mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word break off? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently.
  2. To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping
  3. (billiards, snooker) Alternative form of break-off
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There he was, hanging by one arm to a rock that looked ready to break off at any minute.
Her heart felt as if it was hanging onto a single strand of thread, able to break off and shatter into pieces any moment.
The politician was considered a Russophobe because of his decision that Bulgaria break off relations with Russia.
It was a stunning success, made better by the fact that we did not break off for food.
The cerci of some diplurans are designed to break off near the base if they are mishandled.
Some the stems of the flowers seem too weak to support the flower, so they bend over and sometimes break off.

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