Learn English with English, baby!

Join for FREE!

Social_nav_masthead_logged_in

What does "break" mean?

Vocabulary Word: break

1. Definition (n.) short rest, interruption in activity

Examples I need a break from work. Do you want to go to lunch with me?

Members who passed this quiz

Lessons with this vocab

2. Definition (n.) a big opportunity that leads to success

Examples After struggling for 4 years
our band got a big break when a talent
scout discovered us and got us a
record contract.

Members who passed this quiz

Lessons with this vocab

3. Definition (v.) solve; find a solution for or answer to a secret message

Examples I can’t break the secret code on this game.

Members who passed this quiz

Lessons with this vocab

4. Definition (v.) the moment when someone becomes famous

Examples He’s been acting a lot of small parts and doing a good job. I think he’s about to break.

Lessons with this vocab

5. Definition (n.) change from the past

Examples When I quit my job so I could focus on my music, that was a big break for me.

Members who passed this quiz

Lessons with this vocab

6. Definition (v.) beat; be better than something

Examples I’ve been training hard for my race, so I think I’ll break my person record.

Lessons with this vocab

The iTEP® test

  • Schedule an iTEP® test and take the official English Practice Test.

    Take Now >

Comments

Log in to Comment

MESS

MESS

Turkey

I need to take some break, because I cannot focus any more.

01:00 PM Apr 23 2013 |

1 person likes this

Likes (1):

See all >