Advertisement
Advertisement
breakaway
[breyk-uh-wey]
noun
an act or instance of breaking away; secession; separation.
the breakaway of two provinces from a state.
a departure or break from routine or tradition.
a three-day breakaway in the Bahamas.
a person or thing that breaks away.
an object, as a theatrical prop, constructed so that it breaks or falls apart easily, especially upon impact.
Ice Hockey.a sudden rush down the ice by a player or players in an attempt to score a goal, after breaking clear of defending opponents.
Football.a run by an offensive player breaking through the defense for a long gain.
Basketball.fast break.
Australian.
a stampede.
an animal that breaks away from the herd or flock.
adjective
of, relating to, or being that which separates or secedes.
the breakaway faction of the Socialist party.
departing from routine or tradition.
constructed of such lightweight material or in such a way as to shatter or come apart easily.
breakaway highway signposts; Build a breakaway set for the barroom brawl.
(of theatrical costumes) constructed so as to be quickly removable, as by a performer playing several roles.
breakaway
/ ˈɪəˌɱɪ /
noun
loss or withdrawal of a group of members from an association, club, etc
( as modifier )
a breakaway faction
sport
a sudden attack, esp from a defensive position, in football, hockey, etc
an attempt to get away from the rest of the field in a race
a stampede of cattle, esp at the smell of water
verb
(often foll by from) to leave hastily or escape
to withdraw or secede
sport to make a breakaway
horse racing to start prematurely
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of breakaway1
Example Sentences
Premiership Rugby bosses say that a proposed rebel breakaway rugby circuit targeting some of the league's top stars is fundamentally flawed, and would wreck the pathway producing new talent.
China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be reunified, and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve this.
England players who participate in rugby union's prospective new breakaway league will risk becoming ineligible for the national side.
While the official golf rankings do not recognise the breakaway LIV tour, Data Golf includes performances in that 54-hole format.
Having said that, there is a sizeable group of South Africans who want faster and more radical change - the election results for the MK party, a breakaway faction of the ANC, shows that.
Advertisement
Related 51Թs
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse
