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definitive break

[dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv breɪk]
nounpl: definitive breaks
ruptura definitiva
1. A final, complete, and permanent separation or end to a relationship, connection, or situation
After years of trying to reconcile, they decided to make a definitive break and divorce.
Após anos tentando se reconciliar, eles decidiram fazer uma ruptura definitiva e se divorciar.
2. A decisive moment or action that clearly establishes a winner or outcome
The goal in the final minutes was a definitive break in the match.
O gol nos minutos finais foi uma ruptura definitiva na partida.
3. A clear separation or distinction that cannot be bridged
There was a definitive break between the old and new management approaches.
Houve uma ruptura definitiva entre as abordagens de gestão antiga e nova.
NYC Slang
the final diss / total split
Synonyms
final breakcomplete separationdecisive breakpermanent splitclean breakruptura irreversível
Antonyms
reconciliationreuniontemporary breakpatch-upreconciliaçãoreaproximação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ruptura definitiva
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
corte definitivo
Colloquial variation meaning final cut
São Paulo
rompimento definitivo
Formal variant often used in legal or business contexts
Portugal
rutura definitiva
Portuguese spelling and usage of definitive break

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a clean break
burn bridges
point of no return
fazer uma ruptura completa
cortar laços
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