Question

break up

Accepted Answer

1 to
  divide or break into pieces: The sheet of ice is breaking up. He broke the
  old furniture up and sold the wood.(fig) The policemen broke up the
  crowd.(fig) John and Mary broke up (= seperated from each other) last
  week.(fig) Their marriage has broken up. 2 to finish or end: The meeting
  broke up at 4.40. The schools break up for the holidays soon.

Broke Break Divide Pieces Sheet Ice Breaking Furniture