break

US /breɪk/
UK /breɪk/
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1.

separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain

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The glass will break if you drop it.
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He tried to break the stick over his knee.
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shatterfracturesmashcracksplinter
2.

interrupt a continuous process or activity

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Let's break for lunch.
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The silence was suddenly broken by a loud noise.
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interruptpausesuspendhaltdiscontinue
3.

fail to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

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He will break the law if he drives without a license.
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They decided to break their engagement.
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violateinfringetransgressbreachcontravene
1.

an interruption of continuity or uniformity

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We took a short break for coffee.
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There was a sudden break in the clouds.
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pauserestintermissionrecesshiatus
2.

a sudden dash or escape, especially from prison

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The prisoners made a daring break from the maximum-security facility.
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He made a break for the door.
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escapebreakoutflightboltdash
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break-inbreak intobreak inbreak withhave a breakbreak upbreak out