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breakaway
[ breyk-uh-wey ]
noun
- an act or instance of breaking away; secession; separation:
the breakaway of two provinces from a state.
- a departure or break from routine or tradition:
a three-day breakaway in the Bahamas.
- a person or thing that breaks away.
- an object, as a theatrical prop, constructed so that it breaks or falls apart easily, especially upon impact.
- Ice Hockey. a sudden rush down the ice by a player or players in an attempt to score a goal, after breaking clear of defending opponents.
- Football. a run by an offensive player breaking through the defense for a long gain.
- Basketball. fast break.
- Australian.
- a stampede.
- an animal that breaks away from the herd or flock.
adjective
- of, relating to, or being that which separates or secedes:
the breakaway faction of the Socialist party.
- departing from routine or tradition.
- constructed of such lightweight material or in such a way as to shatter or come apart easily:
breakaway highway signposts; Build a breakaway set for the barroom brawl.
- (of theatrical costumes) constructed so as to be quickly removable, as by a performer playing several roles.
breakaway
/ ˈɪəˌɱɪ /
noun
- loss or withdrawal of a group of members from an association, club, etc
- ( as modifier )
a breakaway faction
- sport
- a sudden attack, esp from a defensive position, in football, hockey, etc
- an attempt to get away from the rest of the field in a race
- a stampede of cattle, esp at the smell of water
verb
- often foll by from to leave hastily or escape
- to withdraw or secede
- sport to make a breakaway
- horse racing to start prematurely
Word History and Origins
Origin of breakaway1
Example Sentences
Beijing sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will, eventually, be part of the country, and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve this.
In 2022 the PGA Tour responded to the emergence of LIV by increasing prize money at 12 events to match that of the breakaway tour.
There will be 12 members of the breakaway tour competing at the first major of the year.
TGL created the sort of buzz that has been the target of the breakaway LIV tour.
Many of those who joined the breakaway LIV Tour now enjoy even greater wealth, but have lost the ranking points which facilitate entry into the major championships.
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