breakaway
noun/ˈbreɪkəˌweɪ/
Frequency rank: #10,689 most common English word
Meaning
a sudden departure or escape from a group, often to gain an advantage.
Example sentence
The cyclist made breakaway move and left the rest of the group far behind.
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