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break·ing off

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. breaking off, abruptionnoun

    an instance of sudden interruption

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  1. breaking off

    Breaking off generally means to abruptly stop or discontinue something, either physically or metaphorically. It can refer to ending a relationship, ending a discussion, separating a part from a whole, or ceasing a habit or practice.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of breaking off in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of breaking off in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of breaking off in a Sentence

  1. Army Gen. John Campbell:

    You do have some of the Taliban breaking off and claiming allegiance toward ISIS. Part of that is happening in different parts of Afghanistan, we have seen some of the recruiting. We have seen some night letters. We have seen some talk of it at some of the universities. It is a concern to President Ghani, therefore, a concern to me.

  2. John Campbell:

    You do have some of the Taliban breaking off and claiming allegiance toward ISIS.

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