break

/bɹˈe‌ɪk/

/ˈbɹeɪk/

[verbo] [sostantivo]

to break

[VERBO]

MAIN VERB

rompere

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

1.1

rompere

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

sinonimo : come apart

fall apart

separate

split up

rompere

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

sinonimo : fracture

venir meno a

to fail to obey the law or keep a promise

sinonimo : breach

contrari : observe

rompere

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

sinonimo : break away

mancare

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

sinonimo : get around

get out

Break

[SOSTANTIVO]

pausa

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

sinonimo : recess

respite

time out

rottura

a fracture in a hard tissue, such as bone

sinonimo : fracture

salto

an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success

sinonimo : good luck

happy chance

evasione

an escape from a place of confinement

sinonimo : breakout

pausa

a short pause in a TV or radio program for advertizement

sinonimo : commercial break

Esempio

1. The movie broke all box-office records.

2. The movie broke box office records in the US.

3. Their approach to sports teaching broke the mold.

4. The light in the living room is broken.

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