breakoff

American  

[breyk-awf, ‑-of] / ˈbreɪkˌɔf, ‑ˌɒf /

Or break-off

noun

1. a discontinuation, especially abrupt, as of relations.

2. the action of breaking off.

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Etymology

Origin of breakoff

First recorded in 1860–65; noun use of verb break off (in the sense “to stop sudddenly”)

Example Sentences

No further negotiating sessions were scheduled, and both sides blame the other for the breakoff of talks last Wednesday.

From Reuters

These include a 2018 suspension of security aid to Pakistan and a breakoff of talks in September with the Taliban on a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

From Reuters

Henrique made an outstanding breakoff pass from in front of his net that caught Andrew Cogliano in stride for a great setup on Silfverberg's ninth goal from in front.

From Los Angeles Times

Henrique made an outstanding breakoff pass from in front of his net that caught Andrew Cogliano in stride for a great setup on Silfverberg’s ninth goal from in front.

From Washington Times

“There aren’t many breakoff groups, because there don’t need to be,” Ms. Weiser said.

From New York Times