Break
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British pronunciation/bɹˈe‌ɪk/
American pronunciation/ˈbɹeɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "break"

to break
01

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

Transitive: to break sth
to break definition and meaning
1.1

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

to break definition and meaning
02

to manage to get away from captivity

to break definition and meaning
03

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

Transitive: to break a bone
to break definition and meaning
04

to fail to obey the law

Transitive: to break a law
05

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

Intransitive
06

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

Transitive: to break a situation or course of action
6.1

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

6.2

to try to lessen the force or impact of a fall

6.3

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

6.4

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

07

to destroy someone in a mental sense

Transitive: to break sb
7.1

to negate a strike, particularly by replacing the striking workers

7.2

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

7.3

to weaken someone or something in order to destroy them

08

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

Intransitive
8.1

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

09

to unravel the secret or find the meaning behind something

Transitive: to break a secret or complex problem
10

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

Intransitive
10.1

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

11

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

Intransitive
12

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

Transitive: to break the skin
13

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

Transitive: to break a set
14

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

Transitive: to break a bill
15

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

Intransitive
16

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

Transitive: to break the surface of water
17

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

Intransitive
17.1

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

17.2

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

17.3

(of clouds) to clear out or show an opening

18

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

Transitive: to break a safe compartment
Break
01

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

break definition and meaning
02

a fracture in a hard tissue, such as bone

break definition and meaning

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.

03

some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

04

an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success

05

the act of breaking something

06

a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

07

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

08

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

09

a sudden dash

10

the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool

11

an escape from a place, typically where one is being held against their will

12

any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare

13

to win a game in which it is your opponent's turn to serve (= hit the ball across the net first)

14

the occurrence of breaking

15

an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion)

16

a period of time during which a specific activity, event, or process is temporarily paused or interrupted

17

a short pause in a TV or radio program for advertisement

18

a period of time during the school day when students are not in class, often used for relaxation, refreshment, or other activities

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Example
The storm's strong winds can break branches off the trees.
He accidentally broke the pencil while sharpening it.
The kids tend to break their toys if they play too roughly.
Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.
The constant stress can break a person's spirit.
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