breakoff

UK
/ˈbreɪkɒf/
US
/ˈbreɪkɔf/

Translations

breakoffnoun
breakoffs
pl
UK
/ˈbreɪkɒf/
US
/ˈbreɪkɔf/
The breakoff of the iceberg from the glacier was captured by satellite images.
La séparation de l’iceberg du glacier a été capturée par des images satellites.
The breakoff of the iceberg from the glacier was captured by satellite images.
Le détachement de l’iceberg du glacier a été capturé par des images satellites.
point de rupture
The breakoff point in negotiations was reached when neither party could agree on the terms.
Le point de rupture des négociations a été atteint lorsque aucune des deux parties n’a pu s’entendre sur les conditions.
The breakoff of their engagement surprised everyone who knew them.
La rupture de leurs fiançailles a surpris tous ceux qui les connaissaient.
Additional translations
ligne de séparation
fragment détaché
breakoffadjective
more breakoff
Comp.
most breakoff
Super.
UK
/ˈbreɪk.ɒf/
US
/ˈbreɪk.ɔf/
Used attributively before a noun to indicate relation to or involving a break-off or separation.
de ruptureEmploi surtout technique ou scientifique.
Engineers monitored the breakoff stresses in the metal beam.
Les ingénieurs ont surveillé les contraintes de rupture dans la poutre métallique.
Additional translations
de séparation
de détachement

Definitions

breakoffnoun
The act or process of separating or detaching from something.
The breakoff of the iceberg from the glacier was captured by satellite images.
A point or line of separation or detachment.
The breakoff point in negotiations was reached when neither party could agree on the terms.
A sudden or unexpected end to a relationship or activity.
The breakoff of their engagement surprised everyone who knew them.
A fragment that has broken away from a larger whole.
We picked up several breakoffs from the shattered vase.
breakoffadjective
Relating to or involving a break-off or detachment.
Engineers monitored the breakoff stresses in the metal beam.