Translate breakaway | into French | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of breakaway
noun
1a divergence or radical change from something established or long standing:rock was a breakaway from pop [as modifier]:the breakaway hit movie a secession of a number of people from an organization, typically following conflict or disagreement and resulting in the establishment of a new organization: [as modifier]:the breakaway republic
2 Sports a sudden attack or forward movement, especially in a bicycle race or in hockey or football:a winning breakaway
3an object, such as a stage prop, designed to break apart easily: [as modifier]:barroom brawls are staged with breakaway furniture
