Break up
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Definition
“Break up” means to end a romantic or sexual relationship. It can describe two people ending the relationship with each other or one person ending it with a partner.
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Meaning of “break up”
In dating and relationship language, to break up means to end a romantic or sexual relationship. The phrase can describe the relationship ending between two people or one person ending the relationship with a partner.
“Break up” as a verb and noun
“Break up” is used as a verb: two people can break up, or one person can break up with a partner. “Breakup” is also used as a noun for the end of the relationship.