Break

/bɹˈe‌ɪk/

/ˈbɹeɪk/

Definition & Bedeutung von "break"

to break

VERB

brechen

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

1.1

brechen

to become damaged and separated into pieces because of a blow, shock, etc.

Beispiel

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.

The chair legs couldn't support his weight and broke.

brechen

to manage to get away from captivity

brechen

to cause a crack and a separation in one of the bones of the body

verletzen

to fail to obey the law

brechen

(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable

brechen

to end or interrupt something, particularly a sentence, remark, or course of action

6.1

brechen

to put a temporary halt to something, particularly in order to have a drink or eat something

6.2

brechen

to try to lessen the force or impact of a fall

6.3

brechen

to excel in doing something compared to anyone else who has ever tried it

6.4

brechen

to do one's best to make a habit go away

brechen

to make someone emotionally devastated to the point that they consider returning to their normal life almost impossible

7.1

brechen

to negate a strike, particularly by replacing the striking workers

7.2

brechen

to make someone confess, submit, or obey, particularly by hitting or torturing them

7.3

brechen

to weaken someone or something in order to destroy them

brechen

(of a boy's voice at the age of 13 or older) to become permanently deeper

8.1

brechen

(of a person's voice) to change in tone due to going through intense emotion

Beispiel

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?

We'll break briefly and then get back to work.

The team decided to break for a snack during their long hike.

brechen

to unravel the secret or find the meaning behind something

brechen

(of news) to be released or made known to the public

10.1

brechen

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

Beispiel

His voice broke as he spoke about the loss of his beloved pet.

Her voice broke as she described the accident.

During the emotional farewell, his voice broke as he said goodbye.

brechen

(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee

brechen

to cut through the surface level of the skin and cause bleeding

brechen

to make a set become incomplete, particularly by taking or destroying one of its parts

brechen

to exchange a sum of money for the same amount but in smaller bills or coins

brechen

(primarily in the game of billiards, snooker, or pool) to be the first player who strikes at the beginning of a game

brechen

to rise through the surface of sea, pool, etc.

brechen

(of weather conditions) to experience a drastic change, particularly after a period of stability

17.1

brechen

(of waves of water) to fall or be dissolved into foam, particularly on the shoreline

17.2

brechen

(of a day, dawn, or a storm) to begin

17.3

brechen

(of clouds) to clear out or show an opening

brechen

to use force in order to open something secure such as a safe

Break

SUBSTANTIV

Pause

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

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.

some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success