break

breɪk
brokebroken
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Translation of break into Russian,

Verb

1.

physical

tr./intr.
separate into pieces by force
tr./intr.
  • He broke the stick in half.Он сломал палку пополам.
2.

malfunction

tr./intr.
cause to stop functioning
tr./intr.
  • The computer broke after the power surge.Компьютер сломался после скачка напряжения.
3.

violation

tr.
fail to observe a law or agreement
tr.
нарушить преступить
  • He did not break the contract deliberately..Он не нарушил контракт намеренно.

Noun

1.

time

interruption or pause in continuity
  • There was a short break in the meeting to allow everyone to refresh..На собрании был короткий перерыв, чтобы все могли освежиться.
2.

vacation

UK
short holiday or vacation
UK
  • They went on a weekend break to the mountains.Они отправились на уикенд в горы.
3.

fracture

instance of something separating into pieces
  • The break in the vase was clearly visible.Трещина на вазе была явно видна.
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Expressions with break: examples in English and translations in Russian

сломаться
выйти из строя
The car broke down on the highway.
отломить
отколоть
He decided to break off a branch.
расколоть
разбивать
The ice will break up in spring.
вырваться
освободиться
The prisoner tried to break free from the cell.
нарушить обещание
не сдержать обещание
She broke her promise to call every week.
ломать шею
The villain tried to break the hero's neck during the fight.

Images of break

  • break: instance of something separating into pieces
    (fracture) трещина

Synonyms and analogies of break in English

Examples of break in a sentence

  • The machine broke the rock into small pieces.
  • She managed to break the old radio.
  • The phone might break if you drop it.
  • She didn't mean to break the rules.
  • They decided to break the agreement.
  • She broke the awkward pause with a question.

Translations of "break" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
сломатьv. - slomat'

The wrestler slammed his opponent so hard he could break his neck.

Борец швырнул соперника так сильно, что мог сломать ему шею.

разбитьv. - razbit'

He handled the fragile vase lightly, fearing it might break.

Он осторожно обращался с хрупкой вазой, опасаясь её разбить.

нарушатьv. - narushat'

We must educate people on why they shouldn't break the law.

Мы должны объяснять людям, почему не следует нарушать закон.

разорватьv. - razorvat'

Despite the rain, she managed to break the tape ahead of everyone.

Несмотря на дождь, она сумела разорвать финишную ленточку раньше всех.

нарушитьv. - narushit'

She was tempted to break the rules when no one was watching.

Ее так и тянуло нарушить правила, когда никто не смотрел.

Noun
перерывnm. - pereryv

He can fit in various activities during his short lunch break.

Он может втиснуть различные дела в свой короткий обеденный перерыв.

разрывnm. - razryv

The infographic featured a line break that highlighted key information clearly.

Инфографика содержала разрыв линии, который чётко выделял ключевую информацию.

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break: Examples and translations in context

The harsh environment was meant to break their spirit and force surrender.

Жёсткие условия были призваны сломать их дух и вынудить сдаться.

The stunt was dangerous enough to break a professional stuntman's neck.

Трюк был настолько опасен, что мог сломать шею даже каскадёру.

Wind can break fragile stems and expose the vulnerable pith inside.

Ветер может сломать хрупкие стебли и обнажить уязвимую мякоть внутри.

Without proper safety gear, a cyclist can break his neck in accidents.

Без надёжной защиты велосипедист может сломать себе шею в аварии.

The coach pushed hard but was careful not to break anyone's spirit.

Тренер сильно нагружал, но старался не сломать никого окончательно.

Her hilarious dance on the livestream might break the internet by tomorrow morning.

Её уморительный танец в прямом эфире может сломать интернет к завтрашнему утру.

Prison is designed to break your spirit, to make you obedient and quiet.

Тюрьма создана, чтобы сломать твой дух, сделать послушным и тихим.

The harsh training didn't break her spirit; it actually made her stronger.

Жесткие тренировки не сломали её, наоборот, сделали только сильнее.

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