Let's break for lunch and come back later. to interrupt (quiet, peace, or some continuing process or activity): A scream broke the silence.The blood vessel broke and blood poured out.

Rupture: When you fell you just broke the skin, so there's only a little blood. to fracture a bone of: He broke his arm.to disobey or disregard (a law, promise, etc.): She broke her promise not to drink.to (cause to) stop working, as through wear or damage: I broke my watch.to smash, split, or divide into parts violently: He took the vase and broke it open.ken /ˈbroʊkən/ USA pronunciation break.Break /breɪk/ USA pronunciation v., broke /broʊk/ USA pronunciation bro