break
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- noun
- /breɪk/
- Let's take a short break before we continue with the project.
- take a break
- a coffee break
- a lunch break
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Watch on YouTubeSo let's take a quick break more on the way.
- So let's take a quick break more on the way.
- So then after their break they reappear.
- So think of that as the break in your brain.
- Let's take a brief break for to thank our sponsors.
- They have to take more smoke breaks, They might get sick more often.
Examples
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Before we take a break, does anyone have a burning desire?
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What about when she goes on break?
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But first, a quick break for a word from our partners.
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We'll take a short break and be right back.
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They give us a summer break for a reason, right?
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The students encircled this jovial man, glad for this break in the daily routine.
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Let's take a break.
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Once finished at the Nan'ao, Cui says he might take a break from excavation.
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During our lunch break, we usually go for a walk.
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After a long meeting, everyone appreciated the brief break to relax.
Synonyms
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A period when you stop activity to relax or sleep
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A short rest or pause between activities
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A short stop in speaking or activity
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2.3
A short break from an activity to rest or talk about what to do next
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1.2
A short break during work, school, or a meeting
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A short time when something stops or is delayed
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A short break during a performance or meeting when people can rest
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A pause in an activity or series that is usually temporary
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A short rest to recover energy
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7.2
A short break from something difficult or unpleasant
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1.0
A short break from work to drink coffee or eat a small snack
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A short pause to use the toilet
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A short time to relax and get energy back
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A short informal break at work to drink tea or another drink
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A short break to breathe and rest
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A short break to use the toilet or take care of personal needs
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A short pause from work to move, stretch, or rest
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A short pause to use the toilet or have a brief rest
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
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7.9
A sudden time when many people lose control and chaos starts
To overcome barriers that stop women or minority groups getting higher jobs
- Informal
To do new or difficult things on purpose to learn and grow
A phrase that says hurt to the body is worse than insults and words do not hurt
Compounds
- Specialized
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A smaller tax people or companies must pay to encourage certain activities
- Jargon
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3.5
A quick attack where a team moves fast down the court to score before the defense sets up
- Specialized
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A seal that breaks when a package is opened to show if someone opened it
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
Break comes from an old English word brecan meaning 'to split'. A 'break' is a short time that 'splits' your work, so you stop and rest.