Break loose from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈɫus/ /ˈfɹəm

BRAYK-loos-FRUHM

UK

bɹˈeɪk/ /lˈuːs/ /fɹˈɒm

br-AYK-loos-FROM

Definition

To escape or become free from something or someone that is holding, controlling, or restricting you. It can mean getting away physically or freeing yourself from a situation.

Usage & Nuances

'Break loose from' is semi-formal to informal. Common with both physical escape ('break loose from ropes') and abstract situations ('break loose from someone's influence'). Often used with things that restrain or confine. Not the same as simply 'break,' which doesn't imply escape.

• Spanish: escaparse de - liberarse de
• Portuguese (BR): se soltar de - se libertar de
• Portuguese (PT): soltar-se de - libertar-se de
• Chinese (Simplified): 摆脱 - 脱离
• Chinese (Traditional): 擺脫 - 脫離
• Hindi: से आज़ाद होना - से छूटना
• Arabic: ينفلت من - يخرج عن
• Bengali: ছিনিয়ে বের হওয়া - মুক্ত হওয়া
• Russian: вырваться из-под - освободиться от
• Japanese: 〜から抜け出す - 〜から解放される
• Vietnamese: thoát ra khỏi - giải phóng khỏi
• Korean: 벗어나다 - 탈출하다
• Turkish: kurtulmak - kopup çıkmak
• Urdu: چھٹکارا پانا - آزاد ہونا
• Indonesian: melepaskan diri dari - terbebas dari

Example Sentences

The dog tried to break loose from its leash.

basic

She wants to break loose from her fears.

basic

The prisoners managed to break loose from the guards.

basic

Sometimes you have to break loose from people's expectations to be happy.

natural

He felt like he needed to break loose from his old routine.

natural

If you want to grow, you have to break loose from your comfort zone.

natural