Hledat
to break
01
zlomit, rozbít
to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way
Transitive: to break sth
Example
The storm 's strong winds can break branches off the trees.
He accidentally broke the pencil while sharpening it.
The kids tend to break their toys if they play too roughly.
1.1
zlomit, rozbít
to become damaged and separated into pieces because of a blow, shock, etc.
Intransitive
Example
The tree branch broke during the heavy storm.
The mirror broke when it fell off the wall.
The toy car broke after it collided with the wall.
02
utéct, uniknout
to manage to get away from captivity
Example
The prisoners devised a clever plan to break out of the maximum-security prison.
03
zlomit, fraktura
to cause a crack and a separation in one of the bones of the body
Transitive: to break a bone
Example
The athlete broke his leg during the soccer match.
He had broken his arm at the elbow.
The skier had a bad fall and broke several ribs.
04
porušit, narušit
to fail to obey the law
Transitive: to break a law
Example
Breaking copyright laws can lead to legal action against content creators.
Breaking the no-smoking rule can result in fines in public places.
The company will face consequences if they break environmental regulations.
05
rozbít, nefunkční
(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable
Intransitive
Example
The computer screen suddenly broke, and I could n't see anything.
I ca n't play my favorite video game because the console broke.
I 'm sorry, but the blender has broken, and we need to get a replacement.
06
přerušit, rozbít
to end or interrupt something, particularly a sentence, remark, or course of action
Transitive: to break a situation or course of action
Example
The applause from the audience broke her emotional speech.
The silence in the library was broken by a loud conversation.
The loud music next door broke my concentration while I was studying.
6.1
udělat přestávku, přerušit
to put a temporary halt to something, particularly in order to have a drink or eat something
Intransitive
Example
The conference will break for a networking session in the afternoon.
We 'll break for a coffee after this meeting.
Shall we break for a moment to grab some refreshments?
6.2
změkčit pád, tlumit pád
to try to lessen the force or impact of a fall
Transitive: to break a fall
Example
As she tumbled down the hill, she rolled to break her fall.
Grab onto something to break your fall if you slip on the wet floor.
The snowdrifts piled up against the fence helped break his fall during the skiing accident.
6.3
překonávat, zlomit
to excel in doing something compared to anyone else who has ever tried it
Transitive: to break a record
Example
Their teamwork and dedication to the project broke all previous records of success.
She managed to break the record for the fastest marathon time.
He 's determined to break the world record for the highest jump.
6.4
zlomit, zbavit se
to do one's best to make a habit go away
Transitive: to break a habit
Example
Breaking the habit of procrastination can improve your productivity.
He decided to break the habit of constantly checking his phone.
His friends have tried everything to break him of his excessive gaming habit
07
zlomit, rozbít
to destroy someone in a mental sense
Transitive: to break sb
Example
The unexpected loss of his closest friend almost broke him.
Going through a painful divorce can break even the strongest individuals.
The betrayal of her closest friend was a blow that nearly broke her.
7.1
zrušit, přerušit
to negate a strike, particularly by replacing the striking workers
Transitive: to break a strike
Example
The factory owner hired replacement workers to break the ongoing strike.
Management 's decision to break the strike led to tension between workers and the company.
They brought in temporary workers to break the strike and keep production going.
7.2
zlomit, podrobit
to make someone confess, submit, or obey, particularly by hitting or torturing them
Transitive: to break sb
Example
The detective 's relentless questioning finally broke the suspect.
The aim of discipline in the military is to build character, not to break soldiers.
7.3
zlomit, oslabit
to weaken someone or something in order to destroy them
Transitive: to break sth
Example
His relentless questioning broke her resolve.
The constant stress can break a person 's spirit.
The betrayal by his closest friend nearly broke his trust in people.
08
změnit hlas, nahlasit se
(of a boy's voice at the age of 13 or older) to become permanently deeper
Intransitive
Example
His voice finally broke, and he sounded more like an adult.
As he grew older, his voice gradually broke, and he developed a deeper tone.
After his voice broke, he joined the bass section of the choir.
8.1
zlomit se, přerušit se
(of a person's voice) to change in tone due to going through intense emotion
Intransitive
Example
Her voice broke as she described the accident.
His voice broke as he spoke about the loss of his beloved pet.
During the emotional farewell, his voice broke as he said goodbye.
09
rozluštit, odhalit
to unravel the secret or find the meaning behind something
Transitive: to break a secret or complex problem
Example
Breaking the code required both skill and patience.
The detective was determined to break the mystery surrounding the stolen artifact.
The team of archaeologists managed to break the ancient hieroglyphs, revealing the hidden history.
10
vydat, zveřejnit
(of news) to be released or made known to the public
Intransitive
Example
The news of the election results broke on live television.
The celebrity 's engagement news broke on social media.
The scandal finally broke after months of rumors.
10.1
sdělit, ohlásit
to tell someone some important news, often bad news
Ditransitive: to break news to sb
Example
She had to break the difficult news of their pet 's passing to her children.
They decided to break the news to their parents together.
It 's never easy to break such heartbreaking news to someone.
11
přerušit, uvolnit
(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee
Intransitive
Example
The crowd cheered as the fighters finally broke.
The boxer clinched, and the referee told them to break.
It 's important for wrestlers to know when to break to avoid penalties.
12
poranit, řezat
to cut through the surface level of the skin and cause bleeding
Transitive: to break the skin
Example
The knife slipped, and it barely broke the skin on my finger.
The thorn scratched me, but it did n't break the skin.
The paper cut was painful, but it did n't break the skin deeply.
13
zlomit, rozbít
to make a set become incomplete, particularly by taking or destroying one of its parts
Transitive: to break a set
Example
The seller would n't break the bundle of magazines.
The collector refused to break the antique tea set.
She decided to break the collection into smaller groups for display.
14
vyměnit, rozměnit
to exchange a sum of money for the same amount but in smaller bills or coins
Transitive: to break a bill
Example
Can you break a $ 10 bill for me?
Do you have change to break this £ 50 note?
I need to break this € 50 into smaller denominations.
15
zahájit, breakovat
(primarily in the game of billiards, snooker, or pool) to be the first player who strikes at the beginning of a game
Intransitive
Example
The first player to break often has an advantage in pool.
To start the match, the player who breaks must aim carefully.
In this round, I 'll let you break and see how the balls scatter.
16
prorazit, vyniknout
to rise through the surface of sea, pool, etc.
Transitive: to break the surface of water
Example
The boat 's prow broke the surface of the calm lake.
The swimmer broke the surface after a long underwater dive.
The turtle 's head broke the surface momentarily before it dived underwater again.
17
zlomit se, přerušit
(of weather conditions) to experience a drastic change, particularly after a period of stability
Intransitive
Example
After days of foggy conditions, the weather broke, revealing clear blue skies.
As the summer turned to autumn, the temperature suddenly broke, and a chill filled the air.
17.1
zlomit, tříštit se
(of waves of water) to fall or be dissolved into foam, particularly on the shoreline
Intransitive
Example
The waves were breaking rhythmically against the rocks.
The stormy sea was breaking over the stranded boat.
At sunset, we enjoyed the sight and sound of waves breaking on the sandy beach.
17.2
začít, rozproudit
(of a day, dawn, or a storm) to begin
Intransitive
Example
The first light of dawn broke over the horizon.
The storm broke as we reached the shelter.
The first light of morning was breaking over the mountains.
17.3
projasnit se, rozjasnit se
(of clouds) to clear out or show an opening
Intransitive
Example
As the day progressed, the clouds gradually broke, allowing the sunlight to shine through.
Just as we were about to leave, the overcast sky finally broke, revealing a glimpse of blue.
When the rain stopped, the clouds began to break, promising a nicer afternoon.
18
vytáhnout, zlomit
to use force in order to open something secure such as a safe
Transitive: to break a safe compartment
Example
The detective had to break the sealed compartment to gather evidence.
The thieves managed to break the safe and took everything inside.
They tried to break the old chest but found it more challenging than they expected.
Break
01
pauza, odpočinek
a rest from the work or activity we usually do
Example
My favorite time of day is the evening break on the balcony.
They grabbed a quick snack during the break.
After three hours of driving, they took a break at a rest stop.
02
zlomenina, prasklina
a fracture in a hard tissue, such as bone
What is a "break"?
A break, in the context of a noun, refers to a fracture or crack in hard tissue, like bone, typically caused by injury or underlying medical conditions. It involves the separation or disruption of the bone structure, often resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of function in the affected area. Healing a break usually requires medical attention, which may involve casting or surgery depending on the seriousness of the injury. Proper treatment and recovery are essential for restoring function and preventing complications in the affected bone.
03
přerušení, rozpad
some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
04
velká příležitost, štěstí
an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success
Example
The band was hoping for a break that would catapult them to stardom.
She was waiting for her break into the fashion industry through a top designer.
The new product launch was a break for the struggling company.
05
zlomení, rozbití
the act of breaking something
06
rozpor, rozdělení
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
07
zlom, trhlina
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
08
přerušení, pauza
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
09
skok, ráz
a sudden dash
10
break, zahajovací úder
the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool
11
útěk, vypuštění
an escape from a place, typically where one is being held against their will
Example
The spy 's break from the enemy 's stronghold was fraught with danger and suspense.
The movie protagonist 's break from captivity was a heart-pounding moment in the film.
The thieves made a daring break from the scene of the crime, disappearing into the night.
12
neúspěšný rámec, selhání útoku
any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare
13
break, zlomení
the act of winning a game while receiving serve, instead of serving
What is a "break"?
In tennis, a break occurs when the player receiving serve wins the game, thus breaking the server's serve. This is considered an advantage for the receiver because the server is expected to win their games more often. A break can shift the momentum of a match and is often seen as a key turning point. For example, if a player breaks their opponent's serve, they gain a crucial point and have the opportunity to serve in the following game. It is an important strategy to gaining control of the match.
14
zlomení, přerušení
the occurrence of breaking
15
změna tónu, zlom
an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion)
Example
The documentary included a break to highlight key statistics on screen.
The software experienced a brief break during the update, causing a delay.
There was a break in the meeting when everyone stepped out for refreshments.
17
reklamní přestávka, pauza na reklamu
a short pause in a TV or radio program for advertisement
18
přestávka, pauza
a period of time during the school day when students are not in class, often used for relaxation, refreshment, or other activities
What is a "break"?
A break is a short pause during the school day, allowing students to rest or recharge. It typically occurs between classes, during lunchtime, or after long periods of study or lessons. Breaks give students a chance to stretch, socialize, or have a snack before resuming their activities. These breaks help maintain focus and energy throughout the day, contributing to better learning and well-being. The duration of breaks can vary based on the school’s timetable.
Example
During the break, students socialize with friends in the cafeteria.
Teachers use the break to prepare materials for their next class.
Some students spend the break studying in the library.
Příklad
The storm's strong winds can break branches off the trees.
He accidentally broke the pencil while sharpening it.
The kids tend to break their toys if they play too roughly.
Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.
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