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What does "break with" mean?
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Separate from, sever relations with. For example, On this issue the prime minister was forced to break with his cabinet. [Late 1500s] Also see break off, def. 2 and 3.
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Depart from, reject, as in The couple broke with tradition and decided to write their own marriage vows. [Late 1800s]