break with

verb

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

Idioms and Phrases

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.

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

Example Sentences

But the Roman emperor was the first to break with tradition and distribute them to ensure his subjects understood that he possessed absolute power and, not incidentally, controlled the empire’s money supply.

From Salon

Mahan broke with many Democrats by vigorously supporting Proposition 36, the 2024 anti-crime measure that stiffened penalties for repeated theft and crimes involving fentanyl.

From Los Angeles Times

In a clear break with Labour's Blairite past, he promised to tighten immigration controls and rebuild traditional heavy industries, saying that "we placed too much faith in globalisation" in the past.

From BBC

The company has also said CBS's political show, 'Face the Nation' will only air live or unedited interviews, a break with long established journalistic practice.

From BBC

The break with the Pricetags, she says, was a long time coming.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ditch 
• reject 
• renounce