break
word
/ˈbɹeɪk/
BRAYK
/bɹˈeɪk/
BRAYK
Definition
To separate into pieces suddenly or to stop for a short time to rest. It can mean to damage something, to have a pause, or to end something officially.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Phrases include 'take a break' (rest), 'break a rule' (violate), and 'break the news' (announce). Be careful: 'break' can be used literally (to crack) or figuratively (end a relationship).
Spanish: romper - pausa - quiebra (finanzas)Portuguese (BR): quebrar - pausa - romperPortuguese (PT): quebrar - pausa - interrupçãoChinese (Simplified): 打破 - 休息 - 断裂Chinese (Traditional): 打破 - 休息 - 斷裂Hindi: टूटना - विराम - ब्रेकArabic: كسر - استراحة - انقطاعBengali: ভাঙ্গা - বিরতিRussian: ломать - перерывJapanese: 壊す - 休憩Vietnamese: làm vỡ - nghỉ (gián đoạn)Korean: 깨다 - 휴식Turkish: kırmak - ara (mola)Urdu: توڑنا - وقفہIndonesian: memecahkan - istirahat
Example Sentences
I need a break from studying.
basic
Be careful not to break the glass.
basic
She decided to break up with her boyfriend.
basic
Let's take a break and get some coffee.
natural
Don't break the news to her yet; wait until tonight.
natural
The thief managed to break into the house last night.
natural