- an act or instance of breaking away; secession; separation: the breakaway of two provinces from a state.
- a departure or break from routine or tradition: a three-day breakaway in the Bahamas.
- a person or thing that breaks away.
- an object, as a theatrical prop, constructed so that it breaks or falls apart easily, especially upon impact.
- a sudden rush down the ice by a player or players in an attempt to score a goal, after breaking clear of defending opponents.
- a run by an offensive player breaking through the defense for a long gain.
- fast break.
- Australian.
- a stampede.
- an animal that breaks away from the herd or flock.
- of, relating to, or being that which separates or secedes: the breakaway faction of the Socialist party.
- departing from routine or tradition.
- constructed of such lightweight material or in such a way as to shatter or come apart easily: breakaway highway signposts; Build a breakaway set for the barroom brawl.
- (of theatrical costumes) constructed so as to be quickly removable, as by a performer playing several roles.
- loss or withdrawal of a group of members from an association, club, etc
- (as modifier)
- sport
- a sudden attack, esp from a defensive position, in football, hockey, etc
- an attempt to get away from the rest of the field in a race
- a stampede of cattle, esp at the smell of water
- to leave hastily or escape
- to withdraw or secede
- to make a breakaway
- to start prematurely
