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BREAK definition: 1. to (cause something to) separate suddenly or violently into two or more pieces, or to (cause…. Learn more.
The verb break means to fracture or crack or destroy something while the noun refers to an interruption or a little time off. To " break the ice" is to warm up a conversation that's a little awkward or cold because the people involved don't know one another.
1. a. : to separate into parts with suddenness or violence. broke a plate. Break the chocolate bar in half. b (1) : to cause (a bone) to separate into two or more pieces : fracture. broke her femur. (2) : to fracture a bone of (a bodily part) the blow broke her arm. (3) : to dislocate or dislocate and fracture a bone of (the neck or back) c.
break means to divide by means of a blow, a collision, a pull, or the like: to break a chair, a leg, a strap. To crush is to subject to (usually heavy or violent) pressure so as to press out of shape or reduce to shapelessness or to small particles: to crush a beetle.
Definition of break verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define break. break synonyms, break pronunciation, break translation, English dictionary definition of break. separate; destroy; fracture: break a leg Not to be confused with: brake – reduce speed; a retarding device: apply the brakes Abused, Confused, & Misused...
to make a noise, speak, etc and end a period of silence: The silence was broken by a sudden knock at the door. break a habit/routine, etc.
