break with

phrasal verb

broke with; broken with; breaking with; breaks with

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

He broke with his former friends and colleagues when he decided to support the conservative candidate.

a strong desire to break with tradition/the past

Examples of break with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Give your denim a break with Target’s new lightweight pants from A New Day, Universal Thread, Stars Above, and Wild Fable. —Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024

Some Republicans have also broken with Trump on policy. —Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 12 June 2024

This produces waves that break with terrific energy. —David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 5 June 2024

Harry, who is breaking with royal tradition in this fight, becoming the first in the family to testify in open court in over a century, also has a pending case against British red top The Daily Mail. —Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024