break away from; detach; separate
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to get out of; to break away from; to leave (a situation or environment)
neutralUsed for escaping undesirable or dangerous conditions. Neutral register.
The hull was severely damaged, and the crew had to get out of danger immediately.
He finally broke away from that oppressive work environment and felt an unprecedented sense of relief.
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The plane successfully left the runway and took off.
She hopes her thinking can break free from the constraints of the past.
verb
to sever; to cut off; to break off (a connection or relationship)
neutralUsed for ending ties, associations, or dependencies. Can be neutral or formal.
In order to pursue art, he resolutely severed ties with his old family.
Our theories should not be divorced from reality; they must be able to solve real problems.
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Leading cadres must never cut themselves off from the masses; they must often listen to the people's voices.
The country declared its secession from the alliance and became a fully independent nation.