English / phrasal verb
Break off
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To abruptly end a relationship, negotiation, or business discussion
In context
01
The company decided to break off merger talks due to valuation disagreements.
02
They had to break off negotiations when the supplier raised raw material prices unexpectedly.
Synonyms
terminate,suspend,end abruptly
Antonyms
continue,resume,establish
Collocations
break off negotiations,break off talks,break off relations