to end suddenly; to stop speaking or negotiating
plötzlich beenden; aufhören zu sprechen oder zu verhandeln (plötzlich beenden; aufhören zu sprechen oder zu verhandeln)
"They broke off the engagement last month."
"Sie brachen die Verlobung letzten Monat ab." (Sie **brachen** die Verlobung letzten Monat ab.)
to reach a negotiated settlement or deal
to continue sleeping despite noise or other disturbances
to reduce an amount to nothing
to move in front of someone or gain an advantage
to give control or authority to another person
to finally do something after delaying it