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clear break

[/klɪr breɪk/]
nounpl: clear breaks
ruptura clara; corte limpo
1. A complete and definitive separation or ending of a relationship, connection, or situation
After years of conflict, they decided to make a clear break and never contact each other again.
Após anos de conflito, eles decidiram fazer uma ruptura clara e nunca mais se contactarem.
2. A distinct and unambiguous boundary or division between two things
The company wanted to make a clear break from its past practices.
A empresa queria fazer um corte limpo com suas práticas passadas.
3. In sports, an opportunity to advance or score without opposition
The player got a clear break and scored an easy goal.
O jogador teve uma oportunidade clara e marcou um golo fácil.
NYC Slang
clean break; hard cut
Synonyms
clean breakcomplete separationdefinitive splitfresh startsharp division
Antonyms
gradual transitionslow separationcontinuityblurred lines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ruptura clara; corte limpo
Commonly used in informal speech and formal contexts
São Paulo
ruptura definitiva; separação nítida
Preference for more emphatic terminology
Portugal
ruptura clara; corte limpo; separação nítida
Often used in formal and professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a clean break
a fresh start
turn over a new leaf
break ties
sever connections
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