breakaway

[/ˈbreɪkəweɪ/]

noun/adjectivepl: breakaways

fuga, separação, dissidência

1. An act or instance of breaking away from a group, organization, or territory

The breakaway region declared independence.

A região separatista declarou independência.

2. In sports, a sudden rapid attack or advance by one or a few players

The striker scored on a breakaway in the final minutes.

O atacante marcou em uma contra-ofensiva nos últimos minutos.

3. A person or group that has separated from a larger organization

The breakaway faction formed a new political party.

A facção dissidente formou um novo partido político.

NYC Slang

breakout, split

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fuga, separação, contra-ataque

Most common usage in sports and political contexts

Portugal

fuga, dissidência, contra-ataque

Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; slightly more formal in political contexts

São Paulo

quebra, fuga, saída

Regional variation in business/corporate contexts

make a breakaway - fazer uma fuga

breakaway success - sucesso inesperado e rápido

breakaway group - grupo dissidente

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