Breakaway
/ˈbreɪkəweɪ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA sudden departure or separation from a group or situation.
/ˈbreɪkəweɪ/
A sudden escape or separation.
The breakaway group quickly gained a lead.
💡 Simply: A sudden escape.
More Examples
The breakaway from the old system was chaotic.
How It's Used
"The cyclist made a daring breakaway from the peloton."
"There was a breakaway faction within the party."
Sudden and decisive separation.
/ˈbreɪkəweɪ/
Characterized by a sudden escape or separation.
It was a breakaway moment in the history of the company.
💡 Simply: Describing a sudden escape or separation.
How It's Used
"The breakaway move secured the victory."
From the verb "break away", combining "break" (to separate) and "away" (indicating direction or separation). It emerged in the late 19th century.
Initially used predominantly in sports contexts, its use expanded into other fields describing any sudden separation.
Memory tip
Think of someone breaking away from a chain.
Word Origin
"The combination of 'break' and 'away' directly conveys the meaning of separation or escape."