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English / phrasal verb

Break away

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To separate or detach oneself from a larger group, structure, or gravitational pull.

In context

01

The rocket boosters break away cleanly after reaching the upper atmosphere.

02

The deep-space probe must break away from Earth's gravity to embark on its voyage to Mars.

Synonyms

detach,separate,break free

Antonyms

attach,join,combine

Collocations

break away from gravity,cleanly break away,booster break away

Sources

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