staccare — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
staccare is used for these senses in English:
- break (transitive) To end (a connection); to disconnect.
- get away (with 'to' when used with an object) To take a break from one's present circumstances; to journey (to), especially on holiday.
- tear (transitive, often, with off, or, out) To remove by tearing, or with sudden great force.
- unharness (transitive) to remove the harness from a horse etc.
- unyoke (transitive) To release something from a yoke or harness.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.
tear — full definition
- verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.
- verb To move somewhere very quickly or with great energy.
- noun A hole or split made by tearing.
- noun A drop of clear liquid that falls from the eye, especially when crying.
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