Break Up

to end a romantic relationship

They broke up after dating for three years.

She broke up with him because he cheated on her.

to separate into smaller groups or parts

The company will break up into smaller departments.

The teacher asked the students to break up into groups to work on the project.

to interrupt or stop something

The noise broke up the meeting.

The police broke up the fight between the two men.

to laugh or cry uncontrollably

She broke up laughing when she saw the comedy show.

He broke up crying when he heard the sad news.