breaks

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/bɹeɪks/ English

Definitions

An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.“The femur has a clean break and so should heal easily.”
A physical space that opens up in something or between two things.“He waited minutes for a break in the traffic to cross the highway.”
A rest or pause, usually from work.“Let’s take a five-minute break.”
A time for students to talk or play.

A section of extended repetition of the percussion break to a song, created by a hip-hop DJ as rhythmic dance music.

To 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.”
To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.“Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?”
To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.“Her child's death broke Angela.”
To be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief.“My heart is breaking.”