<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>an act or instance of breaking away; secession; separation: the breakaway of two provinces from a state.</li><li>a departure or break from routine or tradition: a three-day breakaway in the Bahamas.</li><li>a person or thing that breaks away.</li><li>an object, as a theatrical prop, constructed so that it breaks or falls apart easily, especially upon impact.</li><li>Ice Hockey: a sudden rush down the ice by a player or players in an attempt to score a goal, after breaking clear of defending opponents.</li><li>Football: a run by an offensive player breaking through the defense for a long gain.</li><li>Basketball: fast break.</li><li>Australian: a stampede.</li><li>an animal that breaks away from the herd or flock.</li></ul><p><strong>adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of, relating to, or being that which separates or secedes: the breakaway faction of the Socialist party.</li><li>departing from routine or tradition.</li><li>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.</li><li>(of theatrical costumes) constructed so as to be quickly removable, as by a performer playing several roles.</li></ul>