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See more synonyms for breakaway on Thesaurus.com an act or instance of breaking away; secession; separation: the breakaway of two provinces from a state. a departure or break from routine or tradition: a three-day breakaway in the Bahamas. a person or thing that breaks away. an object, as a theatrical prop, constructed so that it breaks or falls apart easily, especially upon impact. Ice Hockey a sudden rush down the ice by a player or players in an attempt to score a goal, after breaking clear of defending opponents. Football a run by an offensive player breaking through the defense for a long gain. Basketball fast break . Australian a stampede. an animal that breaks away from the herd or flock. Show More
of, relating to, or being that which separates or secedes: the breakaway faction of the Socialist party. departing from routine or tradition. constructed of such lightweight material or in such a way as to shatter or come apart easily: breakaway highway signposts; Build a breakaway set for the barroom brawl. (of theatrical costumes) constructed so as to be quickly removable, as by a performer playing several roles. Show More
Origin of breakaway First recorded in 1885–95; noun, adj. use of verb phrase break away
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exiting Examples from the Web for breakaway Contemporary Examples of breakaway They are a breakaway faction from Fatah, the dominant party in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
My coaches at Breakaway Performance Labs found that I needed to maintain a heart rate of 168-178 beats/min.
Meanwhile, tensions are rising in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria, where 2,500 Russian troops are based.
These people, like those in the breakaway regions of Georgia, wanted independence and autonomy, not Russian rule.
The breakaway referendum in Crimea is a mere week away and is a gun to all heads.
Historical Examples of breakaway The breakaway of design occurs first of all at structural levels.
He noted the breakaway zone where the first stage and second stage were joined.
How did Mrs. Selim get out to Breakaway Inn, if she left her own car with the maid?
They will fight as long as one hand is free, and take care of themselves in the breakaway .
Three days after my breakaway , I got on to a freight train and stole a ride as far as Sicamous.
British Dictionary definitions for breakaway loss or withdrawal of a group of members from an association, club, etc (as modifier ) a breakaway faction sport a sudden attack, esp from a defensive position, in football, hockey, etc an attempt to get away from the rest of the field in a race Australian a stampede of cattle, esp at the smell of water Show More
verb break away (intr, adverb) (often foll by from) to leave hastily or escape to withdraw or secede sport to make a breakaway horse racing to start prematurely Show More
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Word Origin and History for breakaway 1906 (n.), in reference to sports; 1930s (adj.) in reference to splinter groups; from break (v.) + away (adv.).
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