break from (someone or something)

idiom

: to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)

She recently broke from the organization she helped found.

breaking from tradition/stereotypes

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In 2002, Nakayama took a break from acting and moved to Paris. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 The 27-year-old pop star’s debut solo album rosie arrived Friday (Dec. 6), bringing with it 12 new tracks written during a break from full-band obligations with JISOO, JENNIE and LISA. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 Carrie Underwood will take a break from judging American Idol to headline New Year’s Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest. —

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024 This solution provides some autonomy, prevents workers from being scheduled for double shifts, and ensures workers have an adequate break from work each week. —

Mind Share Partners, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for break from (someone or something)

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