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Definition of break-up noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

break-up

noun
 
/ˈbreɪk ʌp/
 
/ˈbreɪk ʌp/
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  1. [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the ending of a relationship or an association
    • a marital break-up
    • the break-up of their marriage
    • Family break-up increases the risk of childhood depression.
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  2. [countable] the division of a large organization or country into smaller parts
    • the break-up of the company
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