Breakaway: meaning, definitions and examples

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breakaway

 

[ ˈbreɪkəweɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hockey

A play in hockey where a player with the puck skates quickly away from defenders towards the opponent's goal.

Synonyms

escape, runaway

Examples of usage

  • The player made a breakaway towards the goal.
  • She scored on a breakaway against the goalie.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A solo passage or section in a musical piece that stands out from the rest.

Synonyms

interlude, solo

Examples of usage

  • The breakaway by the guitarist was captivating.
  • The song features a beautiful breakaway section.
Context #3 | Noun

business

A situation where a person or group leaves an organization or system to form their own independent entity.

Synonyms

secession, split

Examples of usage

  • The breakaway of the company led to the formation of a new startup.
  • The breakaway faction established its own business.

Translations

Translations of the word "breakaway" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fuga

🇮🇳 विच्छेद

🇩🇪 Ausreißer

🇮🇩 pelarian

🇺🇦 відрив

🇵🇱 ucieczka

🇯🇵 脱走 (dassō)

🇫🇷 échappée

🇪🇸 fuga

🇹🇷 kaçış

🇰🇷 탈출 (talchul)

🇸🇦 هروب

🇨🇿 únik

🇸🇰 únik

🇨🇳 逃脱 (táotuō)

🇸🇮 pobeg

🇮🇸 flótti

🇰🇿 қашу

🇬🇪 გაქცევა

🇦🇿 qaçış

🇲🇽 escape

Word origin

The term 'breakaway' originated in the early 20th century and was initially used in the context of sports, particularly hockey. It later expanded to music and business to describe a distinct or independent action or entity. The concept of breaking away from the norm or established entity has been a recurring theme in various fields.

See also: break, breakable, breakdown, breakdowns, breaker, breaking, breakthrough, breakthroughs, breakup, outbreak, unbreakable, unbroken.