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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
It was some time before he broke the silence.
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.
As the kayaker navigated the river, the paddle would occasionally splash, breaking the silence of the flowing water.
She couldn't bear the awkwardness any longer and decided to break the silence with a lighthearted comment.
