Break from Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈfɹəm
BRAYK-frum
bɹˈeɪk/ /fɹˈɒm
br-AYK-from
Definition
A period of stopping or stepping away from something, like work or a daily routine, to rest or do something different.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with 'take a break from' (take a break from work). Can refer to mental, physical, or emotional breaks. Often used informally but suitable for both speech and writing. Not the same as 'break up with' (end a relationship).
Spanish: descanso de - pausa dePortuguese (BR): pausa de - intervalo dePortuguese (PT): pausa de - intervalo deChinese (Simplified): 从……中休息 - 暂停Chinese (Traditional): 從……中休息 - 暫停Hindi: से विराम - से ब्रेकArabic: استراحة من - توقف عنBengali: বিরতি (কোনো কিছু থেকে) - ছুটি (কোনো কাজ বা অভ্যস্ততা থেকে)Russian: перерыв от - отдых отJapanese: 〜からの休憩 - 〜から離れることVietnamese: nghỉ (khỏi) - tạm dừng (khỏi)Korean: 잠시 쉼 - ~에서 벗어남Turkish: ~dan/kdan bir ara - molaUrdu: وقفہ (سے) - آرام (سے)Indonesian: istirahat dari - jeda dari
Example Sentences
I need a break from homework.
basic
She took a break from social media last month.
basic
Let's take a break from studying and go for a walk.
basic
After a long week at work, I really needed a break from everything.
natural
He decided to take a break from dating for a while.
natural
Sometimes you just need a little break from your usual routine to feel refreshed.
natural