'Break-up' definitions:

Definition of 'Break-up'

From: GCIDE
  • Breakup \Break"up`\, Break-up \Break"-up`\, n. Disruption; coming apart; a separation and dispersion of the parts or members; as, a break-up of a meeting, assembly, or dinner party; the break-up of a spacecraft on re-entry into the atmosphere.
  • Syn: separation, detachment. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 2. the termination of a relationship; a break-up of the government; the break-up of a marriage; the break-up of a business partnership; the break-up of a comedy team.
  • Syn: dissolution. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]