break up

Summary of senses

Basic sense

To divide something solid into parts; reduce something to pieces or fragments. Go to.
Extended senses
To separate or disband, as a school at the end of term, etc. Go to.
To cut up a fowl or other game bird as preparation for cooking or eating. Go to.
Colloquial. To collapse with laughter. Go to.
To put an end to; to discontinue, as in: break up a meeting. Go to.
To end a marriage or other similar monogamous relationship. Go to.