breaks

[US]/[breɪks]/
[UK]/[breɪks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To stop working or doing something for a short time.; To cause something to be broken.; To violate a rule or law.; To become broken.; To escape from prison.
n.A short interval between events or activities.; A pause or rest.

Phrases & Collocations

breaks down

breaks the rules

breaks even

breaks the ice

breaks free

breaks a record

breaks promise

breaks heart

breaks silence

breaks dawn

Example Sentences

she takes regular breaks during long study sessions.

the coffee machine breaks down frequently.

he got a lucky break in his acting career.

the news breaks about the company's merger.

we took a short break to grab some lunch.

the dam breaks after days of heavy rain.

he's on a well-deserved break from work.

the film breaks the box office records.

she breaks the silence with a witty comment.

the horse breaks into a gallop.

he breaks the rules without thinking.

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