What does "Break up" mean?

ended a romantic relationship

Synonym: split up Opposite: got together

"Break up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Chandler: What are you still doing here? She just broke up with the guy, it's time for you to swoop in!

Friends S1E12

...and we'd break up.

Gossip Girl S3E2

I was never the same after we broke up.

Young Sheldon S1E2

hey, break it up!

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E9

"Break up" in TV shows & movies

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