break away from somebody

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˌbreak aˈway (from sb/sth) derived
1. to escape suddenly from sb who is holding you or keeping you prisoner
•The prisoner broke away from his guards.
2. to leave a political party, state, etc, especially to form a new one
•The people of the province wished to break away and form a new state.
related noun ↑breakaway
3. to move away from a crowd or group, especially in a race
•She broke away from the pack and opened up a two-second lead.
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