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Added 5 October 2026

breakaway

/ˈbɹeɪkəweɪ/ adjective

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Having broken away from a larger unit.
The breakaway republic is slowly establishing order and civil society.
Capable of breaking off without damaging the larger structure.
a breakaway wall
Occurring during or as a result of a breakaway (see Noun)

noun

The act of breaking away from something.
A group of riders which has gone ahead of the peloton.
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.

Origin

From break + away, a deverbal from break away.

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