break

verb:to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain
- Be careful not to break the glass.
verb:to violate a law, rule, or agreement
- You will break the rules if you park here.
noun:a pause in work or during an activity
- Let's take a short break for coffee.
noun:a favorable opportunity or chance, often unexpected
- Landing that role was a lucky break for the young actress.
verb:(of a storm) to start suddenly and with great intensity
- We arrived just as a storm was breaking.
verb:to lose your determination or ability to cope
- After hours of questioning, the suspect finally broke and confessed.
verb:to damage something so it no longer works
- A power surge can break a poorly protected router.
verb:to interrupt a state or condition
- Eventually, someone spoke up and broke the silence.
verb:to surpass or outdo a record
- The athlete hopes to break the world record.