Broke up意思

"Broke up" is an English phrase that typically means to end a romantic relationship. It implies that the relationship has been officially terminated, often after a period of consideration or emotional turmoil. The term can be used both in the context of personal relationships and in the context of groups or organizations, meaning to dissolve or disband.

For example:

• "After being together for five years, they finally decided to break up."
• "The band broke up last month due to creative differences."

In some cases, "broke up" can also mean to separate or scatter, especially when referring to a group of people or things.

• "The crowd broke up when the police arrived."
• "The package broke up in transit, so all the parts are arriving separately."

The phrase "broke up" can also be used metaphorically to mean to destroy or ruin something.

• "The bad news really broke me up."
• "The team's morale was completely broken up after the loss."

In all these contexts, "broke up" implies a separation or a breaking apart of something that was previously united or intact.