1. people or groups that have separated from a larger organization or movement
2. fast attacks or counterattacks in sports, especially when players break away from the main group
Usage: sports
3. objects designed to break away or detach easily for safety purposes
Usage: technical

Examples

• The breakaways formed their own political party after disagreeing with the main organization.
• Several breakaways from the union started an independent movement.
• The hockey team scored twice on breakaways in the third period.
• Basketball players practice breakaways to improve their fast-break offense.
• The stage props included breakaway bottles that shatter safely during fight scenes.
• Breakaway goal posts are designed to collapse on impact to prevent injuries.
• The breakaways refused to rejoin the original group despite negotiations.