break apart

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive & intransitive) : To separate into pieces or parts, often violently or with force : The core meaning involves the action of something dividing or fragmenting. To disintegrate or disunify, especially of a group or entity : Used to describe the collapse of a cohesive structure, organization, or relationship. Usage Examples Verb : The old ship began to break apart in th...