breaking

• Processo de quebrar ou se fragmentar; ato de violar regras ou leis; início repentino de algo, como uma notícia ou o romper do dia; na música, trecho de solo ou batida.

The act of fracturing into pieces, the violation of a rule or law, or the first appearance of a natural phenomenon.

1. Physical fragmentationB2formaltechnical

   The occurrence where a solid object is separated into parts or fractured due to external force, impact, or structural failure.

   Quebra / Ruptura

   • The accidental fracturing of the ancient vase left the museum curators devastated.
   • Engineers analyzed the structural failure of the bridge's support beams.
   • The sudden snapping of the dry branch echoed through the silent forest.
   • The slow disintegration of the cliffside is a result of constant coastal erosion.
   • Protective coatings are applied to prevent the shattering of the sensitive glass components.

   Sinônimosbreakagecrackingfracturefragmentationruptureshatteringsmashingsplinteringsplitting

2. Violation of regulationsB2formallegal

   The act of failing to observe a law, a formal agreement, or a set of moral principles.

   Violação

   • The blatant disregard of the peace treaty led to immediate diplomatic sanctions.
   • Repeated infringement of the safety protocols will result in heavy fines for the company.
   • His direct transgression of the school's code of conduct led to a week-long suspension.
   • The illegal breach of the digital security system was traced back to a remote server.
   • Citizens expressed outrage at the frequent non-observance of environmental protection laws.

   Sinônimosbreachcontraventioninfractioninfringementtransgressionviolation

3. Beginning or EmergenceC1formal

   The first appearance or commencement of a time period, weather condition, or natural event.

   Início / Chegada

   • The hikers reached the summit just in time to witness the arrival of the first morning light.
   • The commencement of the autumn storm brought a sharp drop in the temperature.
   • With the onset of the monsoon season, the arid plains were quickly flooded.
   • The early dawn's appearance woke the residents of the small village.
   • The sudden start of the festivities caught the weary travelers by surprise.

   Sinônimosarrivalbeginningcommencementdawndawningdaybreakemergenceonsetoutbreakstart

   Antônimoscessationconclusionendingtermination

4. Athletic dance styleB1formalsport

   A style of acrobatic and rhythmic urban dance characterized by intricate floorwork and athletic maneuvers.

   Breaking / Break dance

   • The international championship showcased incredible floorwork from top street performers.
   • This rhythmic urban discipline has officially been recognized as a competitive Olympic activity.
   • Practicing power moves requires immense core strength and physical flexibility.
   • The local community center offers workshops in this energetic hip-hop style.
   • Modern street culture has been heavily influenced by the evolution of these athletic maneuvers.

• Verbo que indica separar algo em partes, interromper ou cessar algo.

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

verbo irregular

1. A1formal

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

   Quebrar

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

   Sinônimosburstcrackfracturefragmentshattersmashsnapsplintersplit

   Antônimosfixjoinmendrepairunite

2. Stop functioningA1formal

   To cease to work or function properly.

   Parar de funcionar

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

   Sinônimosconk outcrashdiefailgive outgo downmalfunction

3. Interrupt or endA2formal

   To interrupt an activity or end a relationship or connection.

   Interromper

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

   Sinônimosceasecut offdiscontinuedisruptendinterruptseverstopsuspendterminate

   Antônimoscontinuefixmaintainmendpreserverepairrestoresustain

4. Escape or get freeB1informal

   To escape from confinement or control.

   Escapar

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

   Sinônimosabscondboltbreak outescapefleeget awayrun away

   Antônimosconformobeyremainstaysubmityield

Variantes phrasalbreak awaybreak downbreak inbreak intobreak offbreak outbreak throughbreak upbreak with