1To get torn or ripped (fabric, paper, etc.); to become worn out or damaged (intransitive).
古いシャツが洗濯で破れてしまった。
An old shirt got torn in the wash.
紙が薄くて簡単に破れる。
The paper is thin and tears easily.
靴底が破れて雨の日は外出できなかった。
The sole of my shoe came apart so I couldn't go out on a rainy day.
2To be broken off (negotiations, marriage arrangements, agreements); to collapse or fall apart before reaching agreement.
両社の交渉は条件の不一致で破れた。
The negotiations between the two companies broke down due to disagreement over terms.
二人の縁談は家族の反対で破れてしまった。
Their marriage arrangement fell through because of the family's opposition.
計画は資金不足で破れてしまった。
The plan fell apart due to lack of funds.