breaks

breaks · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Separates into pieces as a result of force.

  2. 2.

    Pauses or intervals in activity.

  3. 3.

    Stops functioning.

  4. 4.

    Fractures or cracks.

  5. 5.

    Violates or fails to observe.

  6. 6.

    Opportunities or lucky chances.

Related words

Antonyms: fixes, mends, repairs
See also: break, breaking, broken
Synonyms: cracks, fractures, shatters

Etymology

From Old English "brecan," with the third person singular "-s" ending.