noun Download 🔗Share The act of breaking away from something. Examples : "The prisoner's breakaway from the jail was planned for months. " action event sport organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A group of riders which has gone ahead of the peloton. Examples : "The breakaway of five riders built a significant lead over the main pack in the cycling race. " sport vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A situation in the game where one or more players of a team attack towards the goal of the other team without having any defenders in front of them. Examples : "The hockey player had a clear breakaway, leaving him one-on-one with the goalie. " sport game action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of getting away from one's opponent; the separation of the boxers after a spell of infighting. Examples : "After a flurry of punches at close range, the referee called for a breakaway, separating the fighters so they could reset. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stampede of animals. Examples : "The sudden sound of thunder caused a breakaway of cattle, scattering across the open field. " animal disaster nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An animal that breaks away from a herd. Examples : "The rancher spotted a lone breakaway wandering far from the rest of the cattle. " animal nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An eroding steep slope on the edge of a plateau. Examples : "The hikers carefully avoided the breakaway on the edge of the mesa, as the crumbling soil made it a dangerous place to stand. " geology geography environment nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A particular yo-yo trick http//yoyo.wikia.com/wiki/Breakaway. Examples : "My little brother is practicing his yo-yo, and he's finally starting to nail the breakaway. " entertainment sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A swing dance in which the leader occasionally swings the follower out into an open position. Examples : "During the lively swing dance, the couple executed a perfect breakaway, with the woman twirling gracefully away from her partner and then returning. " dance music entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having broken away from a larger unit. Examples : "The breakaway republic is slowly establishing order and civil society." group politics organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Capable of breaking off without damaging the larger structure. Examples : "a breakaway wall" structure technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Occurring during or as a result of a breakaway (see Noun) Examples : "The cyclist gained a significant lead during the breakaway stage of the race. " politics government nation group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (entertainment industry) Enjoying rapid popular success. Examples : "The band's breakaway success came after their song went viral on social media. " entertainment media industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
