breakup
gb/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/ us/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
B1
英語
szakítás, felbomlás, feloszlás, szétesés, bontás, részletezés, szakadozás, elneveti magát
名詞
B1
1
szakítás
B1
用法パターン：
a breakup (with [someone]); after the breakup
The breakup was hard, but they stayed friends.
A szakítás nehéz volt, de barátok maradtak.
After the breakup, she moved to a new apartment.
A szakítás után új lakásba költözött.
He still feels upset about the breakup.
学習者向け例文
Their breakup happened last month.
A szakításuk múlt hónapban történt.
After the breakup, I felt sad.
A szakítás után szomorú voltam.
よくある間違い：
Learners often confuse the noun "breakup" with the verb phrase "break up" (e.g., "They broke up"). Spelling is usually one word in American English and often hyphenated (break-up) in British English.
意味
end of a romantic relationship
コロケーション
a bad breakup
|a messy breakup
|an amicable breakup
|a painful breakup
|a sudden breakup
|a recent breakup
|a breakup with someone
|after the breakup
|get over a breakup
|the breakup happened
類義語
split (More informal; often implies two people separating.)
|
separation (More general; can sound more formal or less emotional.)
対義語
reconciliation (Getting back together after conflict or separation.)
テーマ
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
定義
when two people stop being a couple
the ending of a romantic relationship between two people
名詞
B2
2
用法パターン：
the breakup of [a group/organization]
The breakup of the band shocked their fans.
A zenekar feloszlása sokkolta a rajongóikat.
The merger talks failed, raising fears about a breakup of the partnership.
Az egyesülési tárgyalások kudarcot vallottak, ami aggodalmakat keltett a partnerség felbomlásának lehetősége miatt.
The breakup of the coalition led to an early election.
学習者向け例文
The breakup of the team was unexpected.
A csapat felbomlása váratlan volt.
よくある間違い：
Don’t use "breakup" for a temporary disagreement; it usually means the group actually ends.
意味
dissolving a group or organization
コロケーション
the breakup of the band
|the breakup of the company
|the breakup of the partnership
|the breakup of the coalition
|the group's breakup
|announce a breakup
|lead to a breakup
|avoid a breakup
|a breakup rumor
|a sudden breakup
類義語
dissolution (More formal; often used for organizations or governments.)
|
disbanding (Emphasizes members separating (e.g., a band, team, unit).)
対義語
formation (The creation or starting of a group.)
テーマ
work
|society
|music
|business
定義
when a group stops existing
the ending of a group, partnership, or organization, so that its members stop working together
名詞
B2
3
szétesés
B2
用法パターン：
the breakup of [material/ice/crowd]
Scientists tracked the breakup of the ice shelf over several weeks.
A tudósok több héten át nyomon követték a jégself szétesését.
Strong currents caused the breakup of the floating debris.
Az erős áramlatok miatt szétesett az úszó törmelékhalmaz.
The breakup of the crowd made it easier for police to clear the street.
学習者向け例文
The breakup of the ice started in spring.
A jégtakaró szétesése tavasszal kezdődött.
よくある間違い：
In this meaning, "breakup" is about physical separation, not relationships.
意味
breaking apart into pieces
コロケーション
the breakup of ice
|the breakup of a glacier
|the breakup of a raft
|the breakup of a crowd
|breakup into fragments
|rapid breakup
|seasonal breakup
|ice breakup
|breakup begins
|breakup accelerates
類義語
disintegration (Often suggests breaking down into very small parts.)
|
fragmentation (Emphasizes splitting into separate pieces or fragments.)
対義語
cohesion (Staying together as one whole rather than separating.)
テーマ
nature
|science
|environment
定義
when something breaks into smaller pieces
the process in which something breaks, separates, or disperses into smaller parts
名詞
B2
BUSINESS
4
bontás
B2
részletezés
B2
用法パターン：
a breakup of [costs/sales/data] (by [category])
The report includes a breakup of costs by department.
A jelentés tartalmazza a költségek részlegenkénti bontását.
Can you send me the breakup of sales by region?
El tudod küldeni az értékesítési adatok régiók szerinti bontását?
They asked for a detailed breakup of the final invoice.
学習者向け例文
Please show the cost breakup.
Kérlek, mutasd meg a költségbontást.
よくある間違い：
In many contexts, especially outside business writing, "breakdown" is more common than "breakup" for numbers and categories.
意味
detailed division of figures
コロケーション
a cost breakup
|a sales breakup
|a breakup by category
|a breakup by region
|a monthly breakup
|provide a breakup
|share a breakup
|a detailed breakup
|a percentage breakup
|a breakup of expenses
類義語
breakdown (More common and widely understood for figures and categories.)
対義語
total (A single overall number without details.)
テーマ
business
|money
|data
定義
a list showing parts of a total
a division of a total into smaller parts, especially to show amounts or categories
名詞
C1
5
szakadozás
B2
用法パターン：
audio/signal breakup; breakup on the line
There was a lot of audio breakup during the video call.
A videóhívás közben nagyon szakadozott a hang.
If you move closer to the router, you should get less signal breakup.
Ha közelebb mész a routerhez, kevésbé fog szakadozni a jel.
I missed part of what he said because of breakup on the line.
学習者向け例文
The call had audio breakup.
A hívás közben szakadozott a hang.
よくある間違い：
This is usually uncountable or used in phrases like "audio breakup"; for a single event, speakers also say "a drop-out" or "a glitch."
意味
interruption in audio or video
コロケーション
audio breakup
|signal breakup
|voice breakup
|breakup on the call
|constant breakup
|noticeable breakup
|connection breakup
|breakup and static
|breakup during the meeting
|reduce breakup
類義語
dropout (Often used for brief loss of audio/video signal.)
|
glitch (More general; can be any small technical problem.)
対義語
clarity (Clear, uninterrupted sound or picture.)
テーマ
technology
|communication
定義
when the sound or connection cuts in and out
a moment when sound, video, or a communications signal becomes unclear or stops briefly
名詞
C1
INFORMAL
6
用法パターン：
have a breakup (on air/on stage); a breakup during [a scene]
The comedian had a breakup on live TV and couldn’t finish the joke.
A komikus élő adásban elnevette magát, és nem tudta befejezni a viccet.
Her breakup during the scene made the whole cast laugh.
Az, hogy a jelenet közben elnevette magát, megnevettette az egész szereplőgárdát.
They kept the breakup in the final cut because it felt natural.
学習者向け例文
He had a breakup on stage.
Elnevette magát a színpadon.
よくある間違い：
This is a specialized meaning; in everyday conversation, "breakup" usually refers to relationships.
意味
losing composure while performing
コロケーション
an on-air breakup
|a breakup during the sketch
|a live breakup
|try not to breakup
|a total breakup
|a mid-scene breakup
|a rehearsal breakup
|a funny breakup
|the actor's breakup
|breakup bloopers
類義語
corpsing (Common in British English; specifically laughing during a performance.)
|
cracking up (More general; not limited to performance contexts.)
対義語
composure (Remaining controlled and able to continue performing.)
テーマ
media
|entertainment
|humor
定義
when a performer suddenly laughs and can’t continue
a moment in a performance or broadcast when someone starts laughing or cannot continue speaking normally
文法
辞書形
breakup
IPA
GB/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
US/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
音節・強勢
break - up （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (break)
活用形
Noun
- Base: breakup
- Plural: breakup, breakups
関連語
表現
amicable breakup
1/ˈæmɪkəbəl bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
friendly, calm split
a breakup without fighting
例文
- They described it as an amicable breakup and asked for privacy.
- Despite the amicable breakup, they decided not to work together anymore.
- Not all separations are dramatic—sometimes it’s an amicable breakup.
学習者向け例文
- They had an amicable breakup.
breakup fee
1/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp fˈi/
fixed phrase
business
penalty for ending a deal
money you pay if you cancel a deal
例文
- The contract requires a breakup fee if either side walks away from the deal.
- They negotiated a smaller breakup fee before signing the agreement.
- If another buyer appears, the company could still owe a breakup fee.
学習者向け例文
- The deal includes a breakup fee.
breakup line
1/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
informal
words used to end it
a sentence you say when you break up
例文
- “It’s not you, it’s me” is a classic breakup line.
- He rehearsed a breakup line but ended up speaking honestly instead.
- She was angry that he used a cheesy breakup line over text.
学習者向け例文
- That is a common breakup line.
breakup song
1/bɹˈeɪkˌʌp sˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
song about a relationship ending
a song about breaking up
例文
- She listened to breakup songs all weekend.
- That track is the ultimate breakup song.
- He wrote a breakup song after the relationship ended.
学習者向け例文
- I like breakup songs.
go through a breakup
1/ɡˈoʊ θɹˈu ə bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
experience a relationship ending
to have your relationship end
例文
- He’s going through a breakup, so he’s been quiet lately.
- If you’re going through a breakup, it can help to talk to friends.
- She went through a breakup and started focusing on work.
学習者向け例文
- I am going through a breakup.
- My friend is going through a breakup.
messy breakup
1/mˈɛsi bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
relationship ending with conflict and drama
The end of a romantic relationship that has a lot of fighting, crying, and other problems.
例文
- After their messy breakup, they stopped talking completely.
- They had a messy breakup that played out on social media.
messy breakup
1/mˈɛsi bɹˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
informal
difficult, conflict-filled split
a breakup with lots of problems and arguments
例文
- Their messy breakup played out on social media.
- It was a messy breakup, and they had to fight over the apartment.
- After a messy breakup, he blocked her number.
学習者向け例文
- It was a messy breakup.