break

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

to damage something so it is in pieces; to stop working

To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.

Example Sentences

Short breaks refresh your mind.

Be careful not to break the glass.

He accidentally broke the glass.

Example Expressions

take a break

Synonyms

pause, rest, interval, recess, smash, shatter, crack, damage, fracture

Entry 1

pause, rest, interval, recess

Entry 2

smash, shatter, crack, damage

Entry 3

shatter, fracture, smash, pause, recess

Antonyms

continuation, work, persistence, fix, repair, mend, heal, continue

Entry 1

continuation, work, persistence

Entry 2

fix, repair, mend, heal

Entry 3

fix, repair, continue

Collocations

break down, break into, break out, break through, break a glass, coffee break, break free, break the law

Entry 2

break down, break into, break out, break through

Entry 3

break a glass, coffee break, break free, break the law