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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.

A section of extended repetition of the percussion break to a song, created by a hip-hop DJ as rhythmic dance music.

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.