break
//breɪk//
Verb
to separate into pieces as a result of force or pressure; to cause something to separate into pieces
The glass broke when it fell on the floor.
to stop working or functioning properly; to damage something so it no longer works
My phone broke yesterday.
to fail to keep a promise, law, or agreement
He broke his promise to help me.
to interrupt or stop something from continuing
I'm sorry to break your conversation, but we need to leave now.
to surpass or exceed a record or limit
She broke the world record in the 100-meter race.
to make something known; to tell news, especially bad news
I had to break the bad news to her about her father's death.
to escape from or end a situation or habit
She finally broke her bad habit of smoking.
Noun
a pause or rest from work or activity
Let's take a break for lunch.
a gap or opening in something
There was a break in the fence where the dog escaped.
an opportunity or chance, especially for success
This job could be the big break she's been waiting for.
the act of separating or fracturing something
The break in the bone will take six weeks to heal.