Examples of “break off” in a Sentence

verb To end something suddenly, especially a relationship, discussion or agreement.

• The two countries broke off diplomatic relations last week.
• They broke off the engagement a month before the wedding.

verb To detach a piece from a larger whole, or to come away from it.

• He broke off a chunk of bread and passed it across.
• A section of the cliff broke off into the sea overnight.

verb To stop speaking or doing something abruptly.

• She broke off mid-sentence when he walked in.