breaking apart
phrasal verbUK /ˈbreɪkɪŋ əˈpɑːt/
US /ˈbreɪkɪŋ əˈpɑːrt/
Coming into pieces because it is falling to bits.
The old wooden boat is breaking apart in the water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Ending or failing suddenly, like a group or plan.
The team is breaking apart after their big argument.
3. Separating into smaller groups or parts.
The crowd was breaking apart as people went home.
4. Becoming very upset and losing control of feelings.
She felt like she was breaking apart after the bad news.