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Meaning ofbreakawayin English

breakaway

us//ˈbræk.ə.weɪ//uk//ˈbriːk.ə.weɪ//

Definitions

Adjective
1. separated from a larger group; independent
  The breakaway faction voted against the main party's decision.
2. enjoying sudden popular success; rising fame
  The new singer's breakaway single topped the music charts suddenly.
Noun
1. the act of escaping or detaching from something
  The prisoner's breakaway from the jail was facilitated by a bribed guard.
2. an attacking move in hockey with no defensive opposition
  The hockey player made a breakaway shot on goal.
3. a group of cyclists ahead of the main pack
  A small breakaway group of cyclists took the lead in the race.
4. a dance move where the leader swings the follower out
  In the breakaway dance move, the leader spun the follower around quickly.

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