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/ˈbreɪk ˈʌp/
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verbe[T, I]
Définition (Anglais)
To separate or cause something to separate into smaller pieces.
/ˈbreɪk ˈʌp/
Prononciation
Étymologie
From the verb break combined with the adverbial particle up, forming a phrasal verb.
Exemples
The old ship began to break up in the storm.
/ði oʊld ʃɪp bɪˈɡæn tə ˈbreɪk ˈʌp ɪn ðə stɔrm/
The old ship began to break up in the storm.
Collocations
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verbe[I]
Définition (Anglais)
To end a romantic relationship.
/ˈbreɪk ˈʌp/
Prononciation
Étymologie
From the verb break combined with the adverbial particle up, with the sense of ending a bond or connection.
Exemples
They decided to break up after five years together.
/ðeɪ dɪˈsaɪdɪd tə ˈbreɪk ˈʌp ˈæftər faɪv jɪrz təˈɡɛðər/
They decided to break up after five years together.
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verbe[I]
Définition (Anglais)
To come to an end, or to disperse after an event, meeting, or school term.
/ˈbreɪk ˈʌp/
Prononciation
Étymologie
From break and up, suggesting separation or dispersal from a group or activity.
Exemples
The meeting will break up at noon.
/ðə ˈmitɪŋ wɪl ˈbreɪk ˈʌp æt nun/
The meeting will break up at noon.
Collocations
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verbe[T, I]
Définition (Anglais)
To make someone start laughing very hard, or to start laughing uncontrollably.
/ˈbreɪk ˈʌp/
Prononciation
Étymologie
From break and up, used figuratively of losing emotional composure.
Exemples
The comedian made the audience break up with laughter.
/ðə kəˈmidiən meɪd ði ˈɔdiəns ˈbreɪk ˈʌp wɪð ˈlæftər/
The comedian made the audience break up with laughter.
Collocations
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verbe[T, I]
Définition (Anglais)
To interrupt or make a sound, signal, or communication unclear and intermittent.
/ˈbreɪk ˈʌp/
Prononciation
Étymologie
From break and up, with the sense of disrupting continuity.
Exemples
Tall buildings can break up the radio signal.
/tɔl ˈbɪldɪŋz kæn ˈbreɪk ˈʌp ðə ˈreɪdioʊ ˈsɪɡnəl/
Tall buildings can break up the radio signal.
Collocations
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