1. A clear and definitive separation or division that establishes a significant turning point
The decisive break between the two companies came after years of disagreement.
A ruptura decisiva entre as duas empresas ocorreu após anos de desacordo.
2. In sports or competition, a moment where one side gains a clear and often insurmountable advantage
The team's decisive break in the second half secured their victory.
A ruptura decisiva do time no segundo tempo garantiu sua vitória.
3. A clear break from a previous pattern, relationship, or way of thinking
Her decisive break with tradition surprised the entire family.
Sua ruptura decisiva com a tradição surpreendeu toda a família.