The term 'break off' can be defined in many ways, with the crossword solutions providing a variety of related words. 'SECEDE' (6 letters) means to withdraw formally from an organization or union. 'HALT' (4 letters) means to STOP or CEASE. 'DISCONTINUE' (11 letters) means to STOP doing something or to no longer continue. 'SUSPEND' (7 letters) means to temporarily STOP or delay. 'END' (3 letters) means to finish or conclude. 'Knap' (4 letters) means to break off pieces of something. 'SNAP' (4 letters) means to break suddenly and quickly. 'STOP' (4 letters) means to CEASE or DISCONTINUE. 'WEAN' (4 letters) means to gradually STOP relying on something. 'CEASE' (5 letters) means to STOP or DISCONTINUE. 'SEVER' (5 letters) means to cut off or disconnect. 'DETACH' (6 letters) means to separate or disconnect. 'INTERRUPT' (9 letters) means to STOP or INTERRUPT something. 'DISASSEMBLE' (11 letters) means to take apart or break down. All of these words relate to the term 'break off' in some way, whether it be to END something abruptly or to gradually disconnect from something.