The difference between Break off and Leave off

When used as verbs, break off means to end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently, whereas leave off means to omit.


check bellow for the other definitions of Break off and Leave off

  1. Break off as a verb:

    To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently.

  2. Break off as a verb:

    To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping

  3. Break off as a verb (billiards, snooker):

  1. Leave off as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):

    To omit.

  2. Leave off as a verb (informal):

    To desist; to cease.

    Examples:

    "Leave off hitting him!"

  3. Leave off as a verb (intransitive):

    To stop with a view to resuming at a later point.