Meaning of break in English
US /breɪk/ UK /breɪk/
a break in the drainpipe
2. an opening in something made by breaking it
through a break in the clouds
Let's have a short break.
4. interruption in something continuous
In soccer, each half lasts 45 minutes with a 15-minute break in between.
US /breɪk/ UK /breɪk/
1. (cause to) go into smaller pieces by dropping it or hitting it
break a window
Break three eggs into a bowl.
2. (cause to) stop working properly
The car broke down on the highway.
My camera is broken.
3. fail to obey the rules, agreement, promise etc.; violate
You must not break the school rules.
4. do better than someone or something else in sport or other contest; beat
Nishant Shetty breaks the world record of Usain Bolt by 0.3 seconds.