staccare — meaning in English

English meaning

• break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
• tear verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.

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

1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

tear — full definition

1. verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.
2. verb To move somewhere very quickly or with great energy.
3. noun A hole or split made by tearing.
4. noun A drop of clear liquid that falls from the eye, especially when crying.

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