Break
Noun, Verb
UK
/breÉŞk/
US
/breÉŞk/
Definition
(v) : To damage, destroy, or interrupt something.
(n) : A pause or interruption in activity.
(n) : A pause or interruption in activity.
Example
"(v) : Don’t break the vase."
"(v) : She broke her phone by dropping it, and now it won’t turn on at all."
"(n) : We took a short break to have coffee before finishing the meeting."
Explanation
Break can mean to damage or separate something into pieces, to stop for a short time, or to interrupt an activity. For example, if you drop a glass and it shatters, you broke it. In daily life, a break can mean taking time to rest from work or study. It can also mean ending something, like breaking a habit or a relationship. The meaning changes depending on the situation, but it usually involves a pause or change.