to intentionally not continue doing something that is normal, expected, or traditional

break with tradition We decided to break with tradition and not spend Christmas with our family. 我们决定打破传统，圣诞节不和家人一起过。

The country's leadership is determined to break with past practices and to solve urgent economic problems. 国家的领导层决心打破以前的做法，着力解决迫在眉睫的经济问题。