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

The reforms were chaotic and did little to strengthen property rights or the rule of law, said Juan Barreto, a former mayor of Caracas who supported Chavez but broke with Maduro.

From The Wall Street Journal

Miami came out after the break with more aggression, and Messi briefly pulling the strings, firing another shot just over the crossbar.

From Barron's

Elsewhere the Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back from the NBA All-Star Game break with a 105-86 win over the lowly Brooklyn Nets, consolidating their lead at the top of the Western Conference.

From Barron's

The inclement weather and a pitch that has been sweating under covers mean England will delay naming their side until Sunday's toss, breaking with their tradition of announcing their eleven 24 hours in advance.

From Barron's

“The beard,” writes Mr. Holmes, “made a final visual break with the Romantic generation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ditch
• reject
• renounce