broke off

Várias cidades quebraram e incorporaram separadamente ao longo do tempo.

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To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping.
To become detached by breaking or snapping.
To discontinue abruptly.
To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently.
To play the first shot in a frame of snooker, billiards or pool.
(slang) To give (someone) (something); to allow (someone) to take (something); to grant (someone) a share or portion of (something).