break-off in Dutch
break-off in Dutch is afstoot — break-off means to end something suddenly, especially a relationship, discussion or agreement.
break-off in Dutch
afstoot
(billiards, snooker) The first shot in a game of snooker or other cue-game
What does "break-off" mean?
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verb To end something suddenly, especially a relationship, discussion or agreement.
"The two countries broke off diplomatic relations last week."
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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."
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verb To stop speaking or doing something abruptly.
"She broke off mid-sentence when he walked in."
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break-off in a sentence
- The two countries broke off diplomatic relations last week.
- They broke off the engagement a month before the wedding.
- He broke off a chunk of bread and passed it across.
- A section of the cliff broke off into the sea overnight.
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What is "break-off" in Dutch?
"break-off" in Dutch is afstoot. break-off means: To end something suddenly, especially a relationship, discussion or agreement.
How do you use "break-off" in a sentence?
Example: "The two countries broke off diplomatic relations last week." In Dutch, "break-off" is afstoot.
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