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   Break·a·way

   /ˈbrākəˌwā/

   

   noun

   • 1. a divergence or radical change from something established or long standing: "rock was a breakaway from pop"
   • ▪ a secession of a number of people from an organization, typically following conflict or disagreement and resulting in the establishment of a new organization: "the breakaway republic"
   • 2. a sudden attack or forward movement, especially in a bicycle race or in hockey or football: "a winning breakaway"
   • 3. an object, such as a stage prop, designed to break apart easily: "barroom brawls are staged with breakaway furniture"

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