Break up Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈəp
BRAYK-uhp
bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp
brayk-UP
Definition
To end a romantic relationship, or to split up a group or organization.
Usage & Nuances
'Break up' can refer to the end of romantic relationships or the end of groups (e.g. 'the band broke up'). Casual, mostly informal. Often followed by 'with' (break up with someone), never 'of'. Also, as a noun: 'a breakup'.
Spanish: terminar (una relación) - separarse - disolver (grupo)Portuguese (BR): terminar (um relacionamento) - separar-se - dissolver (grupo)Portuguese (PT): acabar (uma relação) - separar-se - dissolver (grupo)Chinese (Simplified): 分手 - 解散（团体）Chinese (Traditional): 分手 - 解散（團體）Hindi: रिश्ता खत्म करना - अलग होना - समूह तोड़नाArabic: إنهاء علاقة - الانفصال - تفكك (مجموعة)Bengali: সম্পর্ক ছিন্ন করা - ভাগ হয়ে যাওয়া (দল/গোষ্ঠী)Russian: расстаться - развалиться (о группе)Japanese: 別れる - 解散する (グループなど)Vietnamese: chia tay - tan rã (nhóm/tổ chức)Korean: 헤어지다 - 해체하다 (그룹/조직 등)Turkish: ayrılmak - dağılmak (grup/organizasyon)Urdu: رشتہ ختم کرنا - ٹوٹ جانا (گروپ/تنظیم)Indonesian: putus - bubar (grup/organisasi)
Example Sentences
They decided to break up after college.
basic
Did you break up with your boyfriend?
basic
The band will break up next year.
basic
I heard Mark and Lily finally broke up last week.
natural
Sometimes it's better to break up than stay unhappy.
natural
The group didn't want to break up, but they had no choice.
natural