break away from

Phrasal-verb Independence

Meaning

to stop being part of something or someone’s influence

Example Sentences

He wants to break away from his parents’ control.

Related Vocabularies

A pause in work or during an activity or event.
to or at a distance; not present; absent

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to express regret or apology for something

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to assign follow-up tasks to specific people

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to recline or rest in a relaxed position

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to sympathize with someone’s pain or situation

sync up with

to coordinate or match with something or someone

find peace within

to achieve a state of inner calm and acceptance

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