1. To abandon or depart from established customs, practices, or conventions that have been followed for a long time
The company is breaking with tradition by hiring remote workers.
A empresa está rompendo com a tradição ao contratar trabalhadores remotos.
2. To reject or stop following a long-standing practice or belief
She decided to break with tradition and wear a modern wedding dress instead of a white gown.
Ela decidiu romper com a tradição e usar um vestido de noiva moderno em vez de um branco.