break
General Meaning
A common English verb with numerous shades of meaning all expressing some
fracture or separation: to divide into parts violently; reduce to
pieces; sever; violate; crush, shatter, snap; rupture the continuity
of; become separated into fragments; burst forth.
Used as a noun, meaning: A rupture, fracture, disruption or the like.
Not to be confused with brake.
Specific Applications
Verb
Noun
Phrases and Compounds
See also