break
/bɹeɪk/noun
Definitions
An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
Example: The femur has a clean break and so should heal easily.
A physical space that opens up in something or between two things.
Example: He waited minutes for a break in the traffic to cross the highway.
A rest or pause, usually from work.
Example: Let’s take a five-minute break.
A time for students to talk or play.
verb
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To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
Example: If the vase falls to the floor, it might break.
To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
Example: Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?
To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
Example: Her child's death broke Angela.
To be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief.
Example: My heart is breaking.