break up

UK/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/US/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/

phraseB1Not compared — the two pools are counted one word at a time, so a phrase has no score

To break up is to end a romantic relationship. Break up with somebody.

It is used of schools letting out for the holidays too, which confuses learners. To break up over the phone is considered the worst way of doing it.

Definitions of break up

1phrasebreak upTo end a romantic relationship.B1
“They decided to break up the week before the holiday.”

break up is an action.

Also accepted in games: split up

breakup Deverbal from break up.

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