Use 'break with' to express a deliberate move away from cultural or family norms. He chose to break with family expectations and pursue a career in art.
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New Directions
Indicates choosing a new, sometimes unconventional path in business, art, or life. The company decided to break with conventional marketing strategies.
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Emotional Distance
'Break with' can imply emotional distancing from practices or beliefs once held. He had to break with his old beliefs to move forward.