Zoeken
to break the silence
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to end a period of quietness or lack of communication by speaking, making noise, or taking action
Collocation
Voorbeeld
As the kayaker navigated the river, the paddle would occasionally splash, breaking the silence of the flowing water.
As we walked through the woods, the hoot of an owl broke the silence, adding to the mysterious atmosphere.
She couldn't bear the awkwardness any longer and decided to break the silence with a lighthearted comment.
After a minute of contemplation, he decided to break the silence by sharing his thoughts.
It was some time before he broke the silence.
