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crack

verb

/kræk/

Meaning

To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.

crack a joke

break, split, fracture, snap

fix, repair, mend

crack open, crack down, crack a smile, crack the code

to change completely; to make different in form or appearance

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of

To refer to or quote a source as evidence or justification.

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.