break with

phrasal verb

broke with; broken with; breaking with; breaks with

: to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)

He broke with his former friends and colleagues when he decided to support the conservative candidate.

a strong desire to break with tradition/the past

Examples of break with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her big break with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra Since its founding in 1965, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, originally called the London Schools’ Jazz Orchestra, has been a proving ground for some of British jazz’s greatest talents, including Paul Edmonds and Dave O’Higgins. —

Al Shipley, SPIN, 17 May 2024 Schumer is synonymous with comedy, having gotten her big break with the Comedy Central sketch comedy series Inside Amy Schumer. —

Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for break with

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