Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
to refuse; to reject; to dismiss; to turn down; to decline
彼女は彼のアドバイスを断りそうだ。なぜなら彼女は彼が好きではないからだ。She is likely to refuse to follow his advice, because she does not like him. to inform; to give notice; to ask in advance (and get approval); to get permission
to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
Also written 断わる【ことわる】