Breaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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breaking

 

[ ˈbreɪkɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

news

The act of separating or damaging something, especially a bone

Synonyms

crack, fracture, split

Examples of usage

  • He suffered a bad break in his arm during the match
  • The x-ray confirmed a clean break in the bone
Context #2 | Noun

conversation

A pause or interruption in an activity

Synonyms

interval, pause, rest

Examples of usage

  • Let's take a coffee break
  • She needed a break from work
Context #3 | Noun

law

A violation of a law, rule, or agreement

Synonyms

breach, infraction, violation

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested for a break-in at the store
  • The company was fined for a tax break violation
Context #4 | Verb

news

To separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain

Synonyms

crack, shatter, smash

Examples of usage

  • The glass broke when it fell on the floor
  • The storm broke the tree branches

Translations

Translations of the word "breaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rompimento

🇮🇳 टूटना

🇩🇪 Brechen

🇮🇩 pecah

🇺🇦 розрив

🇵🇱 łamanie

🇯🇵 破壊

🇫🇷 rupture

🇪🇸 rotura

🇹🇷 kırılma

🇰🇷 부서짐

🇸🇦 كسر

🇨🇿 zlomení

🇸🇰 lámanie

🇨🇳 打破

🇸🇮 prelom

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 сыну

🇬🇪 გატეხვა

🇦🇿 qırılma

🇲🇽 ruptura

Etymology

The word 'breaking' originated from the Old English word 'brecan', meaning 'to separate into pieces'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to separation, interruption, and violation. The term has been widely used in different contexts, from physical actions like bone breaks to legal breaches and pauses in activities.

See also: break, breakable, breakaway, breakdown, breakdowns, breaker, breakthrough, breakthroughs, breakup, outbreak, unbreakable, unbroken.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,071, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.