B2 noun Neutro

breakup

/ˈbreɪkˌʌp/

A breakup is the formal ending of a relationship, partnership, or the division of a large organization into smaller parts. In a personal context, it refers to the termination of a romantic connection between two people.

Exemplos

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1

After their breakup, she decided to travel around Europe for a month to clear her head.

Following their separation, she chose to go on a trip through Europe for a month.

2

The breakup of the Soviet Union led to the emergence of several independent sovereign states.

The dissolution of the Soviet Union resulted in the creation of many independent nations.

3

I heard about their messy breakup on social media before they even told their friends.

I found out about their difficult split online before they notified their social circle.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
breakup
Verb
break up
Adjetivo
broken
Relacionado
breaker
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Dica de memorização

Visualize a 'cup' that has been 'broken' into pieces; once it's a 'breakup,' the pieces are no longer together.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the massive telecommunications monopoly led to lower prices for consumers.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: breakup

Exemplos

1

After their breakup, she decided to travel around Europe for a month to clear her head.

everyday

Following their separation, she chose to go on a trip through Europe for a month.

2

The breakup of the Soviet Union led to the emergence of several independent sovereign states.

formal

The dissolution of the Soviet Union resulted in the creation of many independent nations.

3

I heard about their messy breakup on social media before they even told their friends.

informal

I found out about their difficult split online before they notified their social circle.

4

Sociologists argue that the breakup of traditional family structures has significantly impacted social mobility.

academic

Academic researchers claim that the disintegration of conventional family units has affected social progress.

5

The board of directors is considering a breakup of the conglomerate to increase overall shareholder value.

business

The company leadership is thinking about dividing the large corporation into smaller units to improve stock value.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
breakup
Verb
break up
Adjetivo
broken
Relacionado
breaker

Colocações comuns

messy breakup a difficult and complicated separation
clean breakup a separation without remaining conflict or ties
sudden breakup an unexpected end to a relationship
inevitable breakup a separation that was bound to happen
the breakup of a monopoly the forced division of a company that controls a market

Frases Comuns

a bad breakup

an emotionally painful separation

breakup of the ice

the physical melting and splitting of ice on water

post-breakup blues

the sadness felt after a relationship ends

Frequentemente confundido com

breakup vs breakdown

A 'breakdown' usually refers to a mechanical failure or an emotional collapse, while 'breakup' refers to the end of a relationship or entity.

breakup vs break up

This is the verb form; 'breakup' is the noun form.

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Notas de uso

The word 'breakup' is written as one word when used as a noun, but should be two words ('break up') when used as a verb phrase. It can be applied to both small-scale personal relationships and large-scale geopolitical or corporate structures.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the verb phrase 'break up' where the noun 'breakup' is required, or they spell the noun as two separate words.

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Dica de memorização

Visualize a 'cup' that has been 'broken' into pieces; once it's a 'breakup,' the pieces are no longer together.

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Origem da palavra

Originates from the English phrasal verb 'break up,' combining 'break' (from Old English brecan) and the adverb 'up' to signify completeness of the action.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (e.g., several breakups) Usually followed by the preposition 'of' when referring to entities Can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., breakup songs)
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Contexto cultural

In Western dating culture, a 'breakup' is a significant social event often accompanied by specific rituals like returning belongings or deleting photos on social media.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the massive telecommunications monopoly led to lower prices for consumers.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: breakup

Palavras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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