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break
US /brek/
・UK /breɪk/
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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
- 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
Why 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.
#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
The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
- HE IS GOING TO BREAK
HE IS GOING TO BREAK
What 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.
Why 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.
vitamin 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
The 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
When Funny Isn't Funny in English
- It didn't make sense that they would break into my car, take all of my CDs and not take my wallet.
It didn't make sense that they would break into my car, take all of my CDs and not take my wallet.
How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
- Some for better opportunities, some for a career break.
Some for better opportunities, some for a career break.