breaks

[US]/[breɪks]/
[UK]/[breɪks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. To stop working or doing something for a short time.; To cause something to be broken.; To violate a rule or law.; To become broken.; To escape from prison.
n. A short interval between events or activities.; A pause or rest.

Phrases & Collocations

breaks down

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breaks the rules

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breaks even

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breaks the ice

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breaks free

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breaks a record

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breaks promise

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breaks heart

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breaks silence

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breaks dawn

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Example Sentences

she takes regular breaks during long study sessions.

Elle prend des pauses régulières pendant de longues séances d'étude.

the coffee machine breaks down frequently.

La machine à café tombe fréquemment en panne.

he got a lucky break in his acting career.

Il a eu une chance inattendue dans sa carrière d'acteur.

the news breaks about the company's merger.

La nouvelle éclate concernant la fusion de l'entreprise.

we took a short break to grab some lunch.

Nous avons fait une courte pause pour déjeuner.

the dam breaks after days of heavy rain.

Le barrage cède après des jours de fortes pluies.

he's on a well-deserved break from work.

Il est en congé bien mérité du travail.

the film breaks the box office records.

Le film bat les records au box-office.

she breaks the silence with a witty comment.

Elle brise le silence avec un commentaire spirituel.

the horse breaks into a gallop.

Le cheval passe au galop.

he breaks the rules without thinking.

Il enfreint les règles sans réfléchir.

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