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breakup

 

[ ˈbreɪkʌp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

relationship

The ending of a romantic relationship, typically involving emotional distress and sadness.

Synonyms

divorce, separation, split

Examples of usage

  • After the breakup, she felt heartbroken.
  • Their breakup was inevitable due to their differences.
  • He couldn't handle the breakup and needed time to heal.
  • The breakup left them both feeling lost and confused.
  • The breakup was amicable, and they remained friends.
Context #2 | Noun

communication

The interruption or discontinuance of a relationship or connection.

Synonyms

disconnection, disruption, severance

Examples of usage

  • The breakup in communication led to misunderstandings.
  • The breakup of their partnership was due to financial disagreements.
  • The breakup of the internet connection caused the meeting to be postponed.
  • The breakup of the deal was a result of conflicting interests.
  • The breakup of the alliance weakened their position.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

The process of converting a signal into separate components or channels.

Synonyms

division, separation, splitting

Examples of usage

  • The breakup of the audio signal allowed for individual adjustments.
  • The breakup of the data stream improved the transmission speed.
  • The breakup of the image into pixels enhanced the clarity.
  • The breakup of the video feed into segments facilitated editing.
  • The breakup of the code into modules simplified debugging.
Context #4 | Verb

relationship

To end a romantic relationship, usually causing emotional pain.

Synonyms

end the relationship, separate, split up

Examples of usage

  • She decided to breakup with him after months of uncertainty.
  • He felt devastated when she broke up with him.
  • They mutually agreed to breakup to pursue their own paths.
  • Breaking up with someone is never easy.
  • He couldn't bear to breakup with her despite the problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "breakup" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rompimento

🇮🇳 ब्रेकअप

🇩🇪 Trennung

🇮🇩 putus

🇺🇦 розрив

🇵🇱 rozstanie

🇯🇵 別れ

🇫🇷 rupture

🇪🇸 ruptura

🇹🇷 ayrılık

🇰🇷 이별

🇸🇦 انفصال

🇨🇿 rozchod

🇸🇰 rozchod

🇨🇳 分手

🇸🇮 razpad

🇮🇸 sambandsslit

🇰🇿 ажырасу

🇬🇪 გაყრა

🇦🇿 ayrılıq

🇲🇽 ruptura

Etymology

The term 'breakup' originated in the early 19th century as a combination of 'break' and 'up', indicating the breaking apart or separation of something. Initially used in the context of physical objects, it later evolved to describe the ending of relationships, communication interruptions, and technological signal processing. The emotional connotation associated with romantic breakups became prominent in the 20th century, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and emotions.

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