Base verb
Phrasal verbs with break
The verb break combines with 8 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
8 phrasal verbs · 23 meanings
break away
3 senses- Escape from someone holding you
- Leave a group to form a separate one
- Pull ahead of others in a race
break down
6 senses- (of a vehicle or machine) stop working
- Lose emotional control and start crying
- Separate something into smaller parts to understand it
break in
2 senses- Enter a building illegally by force
- Interrupt a conversation and begin speaking
break into
2 senses- Enter a building or vehicle illegally by force
- Suddenly begin an action or strong expression
break off
3 senses- Suddenly end a relationship, discussion, activity, or official contact
- Detach a piece from something larger by breaking
- Take a short pause from an activity
break out
2 senses- (of war, fire or disease) Start suddenly
- Escape from a locked or guarded place
break through
3 senses- Cut into a broadcast or transmission
- Force a way through an obstacle or barrier
- Achieve success after a period of effort
break up
2 senses- Break into pieces
- End a relationship or gathering
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