verb

 

separate to separate into two or more pieces, or to make something separate into two or more pieces

The vase fell on the floor and broke.

 

not work If you break a machine, object, etc, or if it breaks, it stops working because it is damaged.

Who broke the video?

 

rest to stop the activity you are doing to have a short rest

Let's break for five minutes and have a drink.

 

become known If news or a story breaks, or if someone breaks it, it becomes known by the public for the first time.

 

weather If the weather breaks, it changes suddenly, and usually becomes worse.

 

voice When a boy's voice breaks, it becomes deeper and sounds like a man's voice.

 

wave When a wave breaks, it reaches its highest point as it moves towards the land, and then becomes flat and white.

 

storm If a storm breaks, it starts suddenly.

 

noun

 

stop when you stop an activity for a short time, usually to rest or to eat

a coffee/tea break

 

holiday a holiday or period of time away from work, school, etc

the spring break

 

opportunity a lucky opportunity

His big break came when he was offered a part in a TV series.

 

damage where something has separated in an accident

a break in the bone