verbπShareTo separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly."If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."actionprocessphysicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo divide (something, often money) into smaller units."Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"economyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of."The constant criticism from her teachers broke her spirit, making her lose motivation for school. "emotionattitudemindcharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief."My heart is breaking."emotionsufferingmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt; to destroy the continuity of; to dissolve or terminate."The loud argument between the brothers broke the peaceful family dinner. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ruin financially."The recession broke some small businesses."businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo violate, to not adhere to."He broke his vows by cheating on his wife."lawmoralactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a fever) To pass the most dangerous part of the illness; to go down, in terms of temperature."My little sister's fever broke last night, and she's feeling much better today. "medicinephysiologydiseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a spell of settled weather) To end."The forecast says the hot weather will break by midweek."weathertimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a storm) To begin; to end."Around midday the storm broke, and the afternoon was calm and sunny."weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of morning, dawn, day etc.) To arrive."Morning has broken."timenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render (a game) unchallenging by altering its rules or exploiting loopholes or weaknesses in them in a way that gives a player an unfair advantage."Changing the rules to let white have three extra queens would break chess."gamecomputingtechnologyinternetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether."Did you two break the trolley by racing with it?"technologymachineelectronicsfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a barrier) to no longer bar."break a seal"actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy the arrangement of; to throw into disorder; to pierce."The cavalry were not able to break the British squares."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a wave of water) To collapse into surf, after arriving in shallow water."The large waves broke as they reached the shallow water near the beach. "natureoceanweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst forth; to make its way; to come into view."The news of the promotion broke on the office bulletin board. "actioneventnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily."The student broke from studying to eat lunch. "jobworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt (a fall) by inserting something so that the falling object does not (immediately) hit something else beneath."He survived the jump out the window because the bushes below broke his fall."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disclose or make known an item of news, etc."My friend broke the news that the school dance was canceled. "mediacommunicationworldinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a sound) To become audible suddenly."The news of the promotion broke the silence in the office. "soundlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change a steady state abruptly."His coughing broke the silence."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suddenly become."The arrest was standard, when suddenly the suspect broke ugly."actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a male voice, to become deeper at puberty."My brother's voice broke during his school presentation. "physiologybodyageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a voice, to alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men generally to go up, in women sometimes to go down; to crack."His voice breaks when he gets emotional."soundphysiologybodyemotionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surpass or do better than (a specific number), to do better than (a record), setting a new record."The student broke the school record in the 100-meter dash. "achievementsportnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare:"The student broke the window during recess. "financeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(most often in the passive tense) To demote, to reduce the military rank of."The sergeant was broke to a corporal for insubordination. "militarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo end (a connection), to disconnect."The team broke their connection with the sponsor after the controversy. "actiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an emulsion) To demulsify."The oil and water mixture in the science experiment broke, separating into distinct layers. "chemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo counter-attack"The student broke the teacher's argument with a strong counterpoint. "actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay open, as a purpose; to disclose, divulge, or communicate."The teacher broke the news about the upcoming test, explaining the topics to be covered. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become weakened in constitution or faculties; to lose health or strength."The long illness broke her; she was much weaker after recovering. "physiologymedicinebodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fail in business; to become bankrupt."The small bakery business broke because it couldn't compete with the larger chain stores. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy the strength, firmness, or consistency of."to break flax"actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy the official character and standing of; to cashier; to dismiss."The school principal broke the student's suspension, officially ending the punishment. "governmentpoliticsmilitarylawjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an abrupt or sudden change; to change the gait."to break into a run or gallop"actionanimalwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall out; to terminate friendship."My best friend and I broke after a big argument about the school play. "familyemotionhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo terminate the execution of a program before normal completion."The computer program broke during the calculations, so we had to restart it. "computingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suspend the execution of a program during debugging so that the state of the program can be investigated."The programmer broke the program to examine why the spreadsheet wasn't calculating correctly. "computingtechnologyinternetelectronicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFinancially ruined, bankrupt."The company went broke after losing a lot of money. "economyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWithout any money, penniless."dead broke; flat broke"economyfinancebusinessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBroken."The vase was broke after the cat jumped on it. "conditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDemoted, deprived of a commission."He was broke and rendered unfit to serve His Majesty at sea."militaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(papermaking) Paper or board that is discarded and repulped during the manufacturing process."The paper mill recycled the broke to make new paper. "materialindustrybusinesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fragment, remains, a piece broken off."The vase fell and shattered into many small broke. "partmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a broker; to transact business for another."My uncle broke a deal for me, arranging the sale of my old bicycle. "businessfinancejobcommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as procurer in love matters; to pimp."He broke for the troubled teenager, arranging meetings with older men. "sexhumanactionmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBroke off, rich, wealthy"The family was broke but still generous, donating to the school's fundraising drive. "economyfinancebusinessassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading