break off

break off(

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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.).

transitive verb phrase

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.

2. (to end)

a. romper

The diplomat broke off all negotiations and fled the country.La diplomática rompió todas las negociaciones y huyó del país.

b. terminar

I'm glad Hugh broke off his twisted relationship with Erin.Me alegra que Hugh haya terminado su relación tortuosa con Erin.

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.).

intransitive verb phrase

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.

b. partirse

A piece of the glacier broke off and fell into the water.Una parte del glaciar se partió y cayó al agua.

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.).

transitive verb phrase

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.).

intransitive verb

3. (become detached)

a. partirse, desprenderse

4. (stop talking)

a. interrumpirse

to b off to do somethingparar para hacer algo