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    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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    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • C-Type to reduce wear on the break and reduce braking distances,allowing it to take 3 of

      C-Type to reduce wear on the break and reduce braking distances,allowing it to take 3 of

    • were disintegrating. The improved breaks also meant that the drivers could break much later

      were disintegrating. The improved breaks also meant that the drivers could break much later

    B1

    Why everyone should have a cat! Ft. Anna Akana - Simon's Cat | COLLAB

    03:02Why everyone should have a cat! Ft. Anna Akana - Simon's Cat | COLLAB
    • I know whenever I come home from like a very stressful day I like to cuddle with one or two or all of my cats to really help me relieve some stress and just take a break.

      I know whenever I come home from like a very stressful day I like to cuddle with one or two or all of my cats to really help me relieve some stress and just take a break.

    • I know whenever I come home from, like, a very stressful day, I like to cuddle with one or two or all of my cats to really help me relieve some stress and just take a break.

      I know whenever I come home from, like, a very stressful day, I like to cuddle with one or two or all of my cats to really help me relieve some stress and just take a break.

    B1

    #AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • For the first time ever, 72 is such a symbolic number that I figured we would use that to break out the multiple-person Ask Gary V Show.

      For the first time ever, 72 is such a symbolic number that I figured we would use that to break out the multiple-person Ask Gary V Show.

    • that I figured we would use that to break out

      that I figured we would use that to break out

    A2

    What is Ethernet?

    09:11What is Ethernet?
    • Let's break for a trivia question.

      Let's break for a trivia question.

    • Let's break for a trivia question.

      Let's break for a trivia question.

    B2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • HE IS GOING TO BREAK

      HE IS GOING TO BREAK

    B1

    Why Smoking makes People look Old? | #aumsum

    04:45Why Smoking makes People look Old? | #aumsum
    • In addition to this, the collagen and elastin fibers, which keep our skin firm and elastic, begin to break down much faster, leading to saggy and wrinkled skin.

      In addition to this, the collagen and elastin fibers, which keep our skin firm and elastic, begin to break down much faster, leading to saggy and wrinkled skin.

    C1

    vitamin C - graduation (friends forever).mp4

    04:53vitamin C - graduation (friends forever).mp4
    • Still be trying to break every single rule?

      Still be trying to break every single rule?

    • Still be trying to break every single rule

      Still be trying to break every single rule

    A2

    The Greatest Showman - This Is Me ( cover by J.Fla )

    02:45The Greatest Showman - This Is Me ( cover by J.Fla )
    • But won't let them break me down to dust.

      But won't let them break me down to dust.

    • But I won't let them break me down to dust

      But I won't let them break me down to dust

    B1

    Can Fasting Help You Live Longer?

    03:59Can Fasting Help You Live Longer?
    • After 10-16 hours, the energy provided from your food will run out and your body will start to break down its fat stores.

      After 10-16 hours, the energy provided from your food will run out and your body will start to break down its fat stores.

    • and your body will start to break down its fat stores.

      and your body will start to break down its fat stores.

    B2

    I Spent 24 Hours Wearing Apple’s Vision Pro Headset | WSJ

    08:29I Spent 24 Hours Wearing Apple’s Vision Pro Headset | WSJ
    • Now, it would be around this point where most people would take a break from this thing.

      Now, it would be around this point where most people would take a break from this thing.

    • where most people would take a break from this thing.

      where most people would take a break from this thing.

    B1