break with

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to end a relationship or association with (someone or an organization or social group)

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break with Idioms  

1. Separate from, sever relations with. For example, On this issue the prime minister was forced to break with his cabinet . [Late 1500s] Also see break off , def. 2 and 3.

2. Depart from, reject, as in The couple broke with tradition and decided to write their own marriage vows . [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Several Tunisian raids reaped no reward and on 44 minutes the goalless deadlock was broken with Osimhen, predictably, the scorer.

From Barron's

But some festivities have been accommodated ahead of Christmas, which in 2023 was officially moved to December 25, breaking with the Orthodox date of January 7 used in Russia.

From Barron's

The bespectacled and diminutive officer became military chief in 2011, as Myanmar broke with its history of iron-fisted martial rule and began its latest experiment with democracy.

From Barron's

Andrés Izarra, a former Venezuelan minister who broke with the regime and now lives in exile, recalled how Cuban counterintelligence officials kept a close eye for any sign of dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal

With O’Neill’s appointment, BP is breaking with its longstanding tradition to promote CEOs from within its own ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ditch
• reject
• renounce