Break

/bɹˈe‌ɪk/

/ˈbɹeɪk/

Definizione e Significato di "break"

to break

VERBO

rompere

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

Transitive: to break sth

1.1

rompere, spezzare

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

fuggire, scappare

to manage to get away from captivity

rompere, fratturare

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

Transitive: to break a bone

venir meno a, rimangiarsi

to fail to obey the law

Transitive: to break a law

rompere, guastare

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

Intransitive

interrompere, rompere

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

Transitive: to break a situation or course of action

6.1

fare una pausa, interrompere

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

6.2

attutire la caduta, smorzare la caduta

to try to lessen the force or impact of a fall

6.3

superare, rompere

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

6.4

interrompere, liberarsi da

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

spezzare, annientare

to destroy someone in a mental sense

Transitive: to break sb

7.1

sospendere, interrompere

to negate a strike, particularly by replacing the striking workers

7.2

spezzare, sottomettere

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

7.3

spezzare, abbattere

to weaken someone or something in order to destroy them

rompersi, cambiare voce

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

Intransitive

8.1

rompersi, spezzarsi

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

decifrare, svelare

to unravel the secret or find the meaning behind something

Transitive: to break a secret or complex problem

mancare

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

Intransitive

10.1

comunicare, annunciare

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

rompere, lasciare

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

Intransitive

rompere, tagliare

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

Transitive: to break the skin

rompere, spezzare

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

Transitive: to break a set

cambiare, monetizzare

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

Transitive: to break a bill

rompere, inaugurare

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

Intransitive

rompere, emergere

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

Transitive: to break the surface of water

rompersi, interrompersi

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

Intransitive

17.1

rompere, frangersi

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

17.2

prendere avvio, iniziare

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

17.3

schiarirsi, aprire

(of clouds) to clear out or show an opening

forzare, rompere

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

Transitive: to break a safe compartment

Break

SOSTANTIVO

pausa

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

rottura

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.

interruzione, rottura

some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

grande opportunità, colpo di fortuna

an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success