LEARNit Dictionary
break off
phrasal verb
1
to become separated from something as a result of force
جدا شدن, بریده شدن, کنده شدن
2
to stop speaking or stop doing something for a time
قطع کردن, متوقف کردن, باز ایستادن
He broke off in the middle of a sentence.
He broke off abruptly when Jo walked in.
She broke off from the conversation to answer the telephone.
3
to separate something, using force
جدا کردن, شکستن, قطع کردن
She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me.
4
to end something suddenly
قطع کردن, خاتمه دادن, گسستن
Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations.
They've broken off their engagement.