1. A complete and final separation from someone or something, with no remaining connections or complications
After years of conflict, they decided to make a clean break and never contact each other again.
Após anos de conflito, eles decidiram fazer uma ruptura limpa e nunca mais se contatar.
2. A sudden and definitive end to a relationship, job, or situation
He wanted a clean break from his corporate job to pursue his passion for art.
Ele queria uma ruptura limpa com seu emprego corporativo para perseguir sua paixão pela arte.