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breakup

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɹeɪˌkəp// UK //bɹˈeɪkʌp// breakup

n. the end of a romantic relationship or a marriage. It can also describe a large group, like a band or a company, splitting into smaller parts.

n. the termination of a romantic relationship or the dissolution of a group, organization, or partnership.


SIMPLE

She is still feeling sad after her recent breakup.

CONTEXTUAL

The band's breakup shocked fans who were expecting a new world tour announcement this summer.

COMPLEX

Economic analysts predicted that the breakup of the massive telecommunications monopoly would lead to increased competition and lower prices for consumers.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'with' or 'between' to specify the parties involved.

Pitfall

They had a break up last week.They had a breakup last week.The noun is written as one word 'breakup', while the phrasal verb is written as two words 'break up'.

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