breakaway
breakaway Lexical Profile
breakaway Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Having separated or seceded from a larger group, organization, or country.
"The government entered peace negotiations with leaders of the breakaway republic."
Designed to separate or shatter easily upon impact for safety or theatrical effect.
"The stunt performer jumped through a window made of breakaway glass."
• noun
A divergence or separation from an established group, political party, nation, or tradition.
"Internal disagreements over policy eventually led to a formal breakaway from the parent organization."
A sudden forward surge in a race or game in which a competitor or attacking player pulls ahead of the pack or defenders.
"The cyclist launched a daring breakaway on the steep mountain climb and held the lead to the finish line."
Word Nuance & Usage
Spelled as a single word ('breakaway') when used as a noun or adjective, whereas the phrasal verb is always written as two words ('break away').