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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
Example
After a minute of contemplation, he decided to break the silence by sharing his thoughts.
It was some time before he broke the silence.
Abruptly breaking the silence, the blaring alarm clock jolted her awake from a peaceful sleep.
In the serene forest, the chirping birds were the first to break the silence of the morning.
The tense meeting needed someone to break the silence and start the discussion.
