An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.

“The femur has a clean break and so should heal easily.”

A physical space that opens up in something or between two things.

“He waited minutes for a break in the traffic to cross the highway.”

A rest or pause, usually from work.

“Let’s take a five-minute break.”

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

“If the vase falls to the floor, it might break.”

To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.

“Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?”

To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.

“Her child's death broke Angela.”