break/translations
This page contains translations for break. See the main entry for more information.
English
Etymology 1
Verb
Translations
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces
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transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces
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intransitive, of a bone: to crack
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transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack
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to divide (money) into smaller units
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to cause a person to lose spirit or will
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to turn an animal into a beast of burden
to cause a habit to no longer exist
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to ruin financially
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transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something)
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gaming: to design or make a powerful, unbalancing but legal move
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether
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transitive: to cause to stop functioning
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to cause to no longer bar
of a wave, to collapse into a surf
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of a spell of weather: to end
to interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily
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to interrupt a fall
to disclose or make known an item of news
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of morning: to arrive
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to become audible suddenly
to change a steady state abruptly
to suddenly become
of a male voice, to become deeper at puberty
of a voice, to alter in type due to emotion or strain [existing translations are to be checked, whether they belong to the previous sense]
to do better than a record
to win a game as receiver in tennis
billiards: to make the first shot
to reduce the military rank of
to end a connection
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to counter-attack
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Noun
Translations
instance of breaking something into pieces
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physical space that opens up in something or between two things
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music: short section of music in which some performers stop
rest or pause, usually from work — see also intermission, time-out, recess, respite, breather, pause, rest, vacation
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temporary split in romantic relationship
interval between two parts of performance
significant change in circumstance
beginning of morning
act of escaping
tennis: game won by receiving party
billiards, snooker: first shot
soccer: counter-attack
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