break off(
breyk
af
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (to snap)
a. partir
The man broke off the handle of the shovel and began brandishing it as a weapon.El hombre partió el mango de la pala y empezó a blandirla como un arma.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
3. (to become separated)
a. desprenderse
The cover to the record player broke off when I opened it.La tapa del tocadiscos se desprendió cuando lo abrí.
4. (to stop)
a. interrumpirse (while speaking)
The teacher suddenly broke off and gave the two boys at the back of the class a dirty look.El maestro se interrumpió de repente y les lanzó una mirada fea a los dos chicos al fondo del aula.
break off
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (detach; twig, handle)
a. partir, desprender
2. (terminate; relations, engagement)
a. romper
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (become detached)
a. partirse, desprenderse
4. (stop talking)
a. interrumpirse
to b off to do somethingparar para hacer algo
break off
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