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/brˈeɪkˌəp/ Listen

noun

Break-up, Breakup n.

Disruption; coming apart; a separation and dispersion of the parts or members; as, a break-up of a meeting, assembly, or dinner party; the break-up of a spacecraft on re-entry into the atmosphere.

Synonyms: separation, detachment.

The termination of a relationship; a break-up of the government; the break-up of a marriage; the break-up of a business partnership; the break-up of a comedy team.

Synonyms: dissolution.

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Etymology of 'Breakup'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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