break

US /brek/

UK /breɪk/

A1TOEIC
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
In what year did Usain Bolt first break the world record for 100m?
n.NounTime you stop an activity before continuing
Let's take a break before we begin class
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To form a crack in something
How did you break your arm?
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To burst or become damaged
Oh no, did the water pipe break? There will be water everywhere
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To end a relationship
My girlfriend and I had to break up for a while
n.NounEnd of a relationship
My girlfriend and I decided to have a break in our relationship
n.NounAn escape from a place such as a jail
Let us make a break for the hills
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To escape from a place such as a jail
The prisoners may break out of jail
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
We need to break in the horse because I want to ride it over the mountains
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
If you break the cookie we can both have some
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To act against a law, rule, or promise
Did he really break the law and go to jail for three months?
n.Noun(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
We got a break when the other team made a foul
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To become known suddenly, as in the news
I will break the bad news to her gently
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
She will break her promise again
n.NounFind a solution or answer to a problem or crime
The last evidence was a big break in solving the crime
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To solve a crime, or answer a problem
If you break the case I will help you bring in the criminal
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop functioning properly
Why did your little toy car break?
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To suddenly start, open or commence
The sun will break through the clouds after the rain has stopped
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
The break in her voice sounded so beautiful
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To fall on the shore, as in waves
When I go to the ocean, I love watching the waves break
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
The rain will break the long days of sunshine
n.NounChange in the weather
There won’t be a break in the rain soon, so let’s go find a cafe
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To defeat by causing the person to lose their will
The boxer tried everything to break his opponent’s confidence

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