break

verb
UK /breɪk/
US /breɪk/

To make something come apart into pieces.

Be careful not to break the glass.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To stop working for a short time to rest.

Let's break for lunch at noon.

3. To fail to keep a rule or promise.

He broke his promise to call.

4. A short period of rest or time off.

We took a break after two hours of work.