break

verb

Related

Derivations brok

Compounds

In compounds

you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs

Forms

simple present : break
simple present, singular, third person : breaks
simple past : broke
past participle : broken
present participle : breaking

Senses

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly
To divide (something, often money) into smaller units
violate (the law, an oath, trust, etc)
happen, come to light, onset, beginning
break_in: gain entry
separate one entity from another

break

noun

Related

Derivations break

Derivations 브레이크

Compounds

In compounds

コーヒーブレーク

Forms

singular : break
plural : breaks

Senses

period of time during a shift in which an employee is allowed to take time off
instrumental or percussion section during a song
violation
causation of loss of wholeness
happen, come to light, onset, beginning
the suspension of an action, a break from something, pause, musical interlude
Break into motion, for a goal or from a source location
notable occurance; point at which one's luck turns (bad break, lucky break, etc)