breakaway

[ breyk-uh-wey ]
/ ˈbreɪk əˌweɪ /

noun

adjective

Origin of breakaway

First recorded in 1885–95; noun, adj. use of verb phrase break away

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British Dictionary definitions for breakaway

breakaway
/ (ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ) /

noun

  1. loss or withdrawal of a group of members from an association, club, etc
  2. (as modifier)a breakaway faction
sport
  1. a sudden attack, esp from a defensive position, in football, hockey, etc
  2. an attempt to get away from the rest of the field in a race
Australian a stampede of cattle, esp at the smell of water

verb break away (intr, adverb)