broken

• Описывает что-то, что было повреждено или больше не работает должным образом.

Describes something that has been damaged or is no longer working properly.

1. Physically damagedA1formal

   Separated into pieces or no longer in working condition due to damage.

   Сломанный

   • The window was broken by the storm.
   • He fixed the broken chair with glue.
   • My phone screen is broken after the fall.

   Synonymsbusteddamageddefectivefaultyinoperativekaputshatteredsmashedwrecked

   Antonymsfunctionalintactundamagedwholeworking

2. Not functioningA1formal

   No longer working or operating correctly.

   Сломанный

   • The elevator is broken, so we have to take the stairs.
   • Her alarm clock is broken, so she overslept.
   • The broken dishwasher needs to be repaired.

   Synonymsdefectivefaultyinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctional

   Antonymsfunctionalfunctioningoperationaloperativeworking

3. Emotionally devastatedB2informal

   Overwhelmed by sadness, grief, or disappointment.

   Разбитый

   • She was broken after the loss of her pet.
   • He felt completely broken after the breakup.
   • The news left her with a broken heart.

   Synonymscrusheddesolateinconsolableshatteredwrecked

   Antonymscomposedhealedresilientunscathedwhole

4. Discontinuous or interruptedB1formal

   Not continuous; having gaps or interruptions.

   Прерывистый

   • He speaks broken English.
   • The signal was broken due to interference.
   • They had a broken night of sleep.

   Synonymsdisconnecteddiscontinuousfitfulfragmentedintermittentinterruptedsporadicuneven

   Antonymscontinuousunbrokenuninterrupted

• Глагол, обозначающий разделение на части, прерывание или прекращение чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of separating into parts, interrupting, or ceasing something.

irregular verb

1. A1formal

   To cause something to separate into pieces or fragments, often suddenly.

   Разбить

   • She broke the vase when she dropped it.
   • The wave broke against the rocks.
   • Don't break the glass; it's fragile.

   Synonymsburstcrackfracturefragmentshattersmashsnapsplintersplit

   Antonymsfixjoinmendrepairunite

2. Stop functioningA1formal

   To cease to work or function properly.

   Сломаться

   • My car broke down on the highway.
   • The washing machine broke after two years.
   • The computer broke during the update.

   Synonymsconk outcrashdiefailgive outgo downmalfunction

3. Interrupt or endA2formal

   To interrupt an activity or end a relationship or connection.

   Прервать

   • They broke the silence with loud laughter.
   • She broke off the engagement suddenly.
   • The news broke the peaceful atmosphere.

   Synonymsceasecut offdiscontinuedisruptendinterruptseverstopsuspendterminate

   Antonymscontinuefixmaintainmendpreserverepairrestoresustain

4. Escape or get freeB1informal

   To escape from confinement or control.

   Вырваться

   • The prisoner broke out of jail last night.
   • He broke free from the attacker's grip.
   • The horse broke loose from the stable.

   Synonymsabscondboltbreak outescapefleeget awayrun away

   Antonymsconformobeyremainstaysubmityield

Phrasal variantsbreak awaybreak downbreak inbreak intobreak offbreak outbreak throughbreak upbreak with