Meaning of the word "break a record" in English
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break a record
US /"breɪk ə ˈrɛk.ərd"/
UK /"breɪk ə ˈrɛk.ərd"/
Idiom
1.
to achieve something that is better than the best previously achieved level
Example:
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The athlete trained hard to break a record in the upcoming competition.
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She hopes to break a record for the fastest marathon time.
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