BREAKAWAY Definition & Meaning

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breakaway

[ breyk-uh-wey ]

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noun

an act or instance of breaking away; secession; separation:
the breakaway of two provinces from a state.
a departure or break from routine or tradition:
a three-day breakaway in the Bahamas.
a person or thing that breaks away.
an object, as a theatrical prop, constructed so that it breaks or falls apart easily, especially upon impact.
Ice Hockey. a sudden rush down the ice by a player or players in an attempt to score a goal, after breaking clear of defending opponents.
Football. a run by an offensive player breaking through the defense for a long gain.
Basketball. fast break.
Australian.
1. a stampede.
2. an animal that breaks away from the herd or flock.

adjective

of, relating to, or being that which separates or secedes:
the breakaway faction of the Socialist party.
departing from routine or tradition.
constructed of such lightweight material or in such a way as to shatter or come apart easily:
breakaway highway signposts; Build a breakaway set for the barroom brawl.
(of theatrical costumes) constructed so as to be quickly removable, as by a performer playing several roles.

breakaway

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noun

1. loss or withdrawal of a group of members from an association, club, etc
2. ( as modifier )
  a breakaway faction
sport
1. a sudden attack, esp from a defensive position, in football, hockey, etc
2. an attempt to get away from the rest of the field in a race
a stampede of cattle, esp at the smell of water

verb

often foll by from to leave hastily or escape
to withdraw or secede
sport to make a breakaway
horse racing to start prematurely

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Origin of breakaway¹

First recorded in 1885–95; noun, adj. use of verb phrase break away

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In 2022 the PGA Tour responded to the emergence of LIV by increasing prize money at 12 events to match that of the breakaway tour.

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There will be 12 members of the breakaway tour competing at the first major of the year.

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TGL created the sort of buzz that has been the target of the breakaway LIV tour.

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Many of those who joined the breakaway LIV Tour now enjoy even greater wealth, but have lost the ranking points which facilitate entry into the major championships.

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His try early in the second half, a breakaway thing sparked by Ntamack, was crucial as it set France on their way.

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