Breakaway (Irma Thomas song) definition

Breakaway (Irma Thomas song)

WordNet

(1) Having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude

"A breakaway faction"

(2) The act of breaking away or withdrawing from

"There was a breakaway by the discontented members"

"A breaking away from family and neighborhood"

WiktionaryText

Having broken away from a larger unit.

The breakaway republic is slowly establishing order and civil society.

(cycling) A group of riders which has gone ahead of the peloton.

The breakaway has maintained its lead all day and may actually survive to the finish.
A situation in the game where one or more players of a team attack towards the goal of the other team without having any defenders in front of them.