break up

Related to word: break

Phrasal Verb

Definition (communication)

  1. If someone on a mobile phone call begins to break up, it means their voice is no longer audible with clarity.

    • During the call, I heard his voice breaking up, making it hard to understand.

    • If the signal is weak, the call audio may start to break up.

    • The audio breaking up during the important meeting caused frustration.

Definition (education)

  1. B1

    When educational institutions or their instructors and students conclude their sessions, it marks the beginning of a holiday period.

    • The school will announce a break up at the end of the term.

    • When the boarding school breaks up, students look forward to going home.

    • Teachers provide students with holiday notices when the school breaks up.

Definition (relationship)

  1. B1

    When a marriage dissolves or two individuals in a romantic relationship end their partnership, it signifies the conclusion of their union or relationship.

    • After months of arguments, they finally decided to break up.

    • The break-up of the couple shocked their friends.

    • Many people choose to break up after graduating from college.