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Definition break in American English

break noun

[countable] noun
/breɪk/
1

a short period of time when you stop what you are doing so that you can eat or rest

Example

Doctors and nurses worked 18 hours without a break.

Example

A short nap can provide a much needed break from daily stress.

Example

We decided to take a short break.

Example

They usually go shopping during their lunch break.

Synonyms and related words
relaxation comfort breathing space
1.1

a rest from the work or job that you usually do

Example

I could do with a break (=I need one).

Example

The art class is the only time I can get a break from the kids.

Example

I decided to take a break from college and do some traveling.

Synonyms and related words
absenteeism break career gapper
1.2

a short vacation

Example

a weekend break for two in Boston

1.3

a period of time when most people do not go to work

Example

the Easter/Christmas break

Synonyms and related words
absenteeism break career gapper
Example

We'll be back after the break.

Synonyms and related words
action replay break clip
2.1

a pause in a sports game

Example

the halftime break

Synonyms and related words
break extra time first half
3

a time at which one thing ends completely and a new thing begins

Example

Clinton represented a decisive break after 12 years of Republican dominance.

Example

a break with the past

Example

a story about a woman who makes the break from an abusive relationship

Synonyms and related words
pause interval halt
4

a place where something is broken

Example

There was a small break at the corner of the frame.

Synonyms and related words
a blot on something blemish blight
4.1

a place where a bone is broken

Synonyms and related words
a clean break arthritic break
5

a space in something such as a line of traffic

Example

He waited for ages for a break in the traffic.

Synonyms and related words
air pocket break clearance
6

a sudden lack of control in someone's voice that shows they are upset

Synonyms and related words
break cadence croak
7

in tennis, a game that someone wins when their opponent is serving

Synonyms and related words
ace ace advantage
8

an opportunity that helps you to be successful

Example

a lucky break

Example

Kiefer's big break came with the movie Stand By Me.

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
Definition break in American English

Related Words

Words related to break:

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