100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "break"

Definition

The verb break means to separate into pieces or to cause something to separate or stop functioning, often as a result of force or pressure. It can also refer to the interruption of a process, event, or continuity.

Synonyms

• Shatter
• Fracture
• Split
• Crack
• Smash
• Disrupt
• Rupture
• Destroy
• Violate
• Interrupt

Antonyms

• Repair
• Fix
• Mend
• Restore
• Unite
• Combine
• Maintain
• Preserve
• Continue
• Sustain

Examples

1. I accidentally broke my phone when I dropped it.
2. The loud noise made me break my concentration.
3. She tried to break the world record for the longest distance run.
4. The child was warned not to break his toys.
5. He managed to break free from the tight grip.
6. Please don’t break the rules of the game.
7. The storm could break the power lines.
8. She was determined to break the cycle of poverty in her family.
9. He was upset when he found out he had broken his promise.
10. The glass will break if you drop it from that height.
11. They decided to break for lunch after the first session.
12. He felt he needed to break away from his old habits.
13. The coach told the team to break into smaller groups.
14. It’s important not to break your focus during the exam.
15. We should break this task into manageable pieces.
16. The prisoner attempted to break out of jail.
17. Don't break the ice too soon; let it happen naturally.
18. She managed to break through the crowd to reach the stage.
19. The announcement will break the news to the public.
20. Can you help me break this chocolate bar into squares?
21. I hope this new strategy won't break our budget.
22. He tried to break the silence with a joke.
23. The mechanic fixed the broken engine.
24. They decided to break with tradition and do something new.
25. She will break the news to him gently.
26. The kids were told not to break the vase.
27. He felt his heart break when she left.
28. The dog managed to break free from its leash.
29. We need to break this project down into phases.
30. Please don’t break your promise to help me.
31. I can’t believe I broke the record!
32. The waves began to break on the shore.
33. He wanted to break the ice at the party.
34. She will break the story to her colleagues first.
35. The team hopes to break their losing streak.
36. The teacher had to break the students into pairs.
37. He was careful not to break any laws while driving.
38. The news of their engagement will break soon.
39. I accidentally broke my grandmother's heirloom necklace.
40. The tension in the room was palpable until someone finally broke it.
41. I need to break my bad habits this year.
42. Can you break this down for me?
43. She has a talent for breaking down complex ideas.
44. They decided to break up after many years together.
45. He wanted to break the monotony of his routine.
46. The glass broke into a thousand pieces.
47. The children were warned not to break the rules at the park.
48. He tried to break the lock, but it wouldn't budge.
49. The team managed to break through the defense.
50. I don't want to break your heart, but I have to tell you the truth.
51. She was determined to break the glass ceiling in her career.
52. The athlete trained hard to break his personal best.
53. They were able to break the code after hours of work.
54. I worry that I might break something valuable in your house.
55. He wanted to break the cycle of negativity in his life.
56. The director decided to break the film into three parts.
57. He felt relieved to finally break free from his responsibilities.
58. The sudden noise made her break her concentration.
59. Let's take a moment to break and reflect on our progress.
60. The company plans to break into new markets this year.
61. She wanted to break the news herself instead of letting someone else do it.
62. The dog was able to break the fence and escape.
63. I had to break the bad news to my friend.
64. He felt a sense of achievement when he finally broke the barrier.
65. They tried to break the ice with a friendly conversation.
66. The storm could potentially break the dam.
67. It's time to break the bad habit of procrastination.
68. The kids played rough and accidentally broke the window.
69. I don't want to break your spirit with my criticism.
70. The team was excited to break the news of their victory.
71. He wanted to break the world record for the fastest marathon.
72. She felt guilty for having broken his trust.
73. He managed to break her resolve with his charm.
74. The children were warned not to break anything during the tour.
75. The actor's performance helped to break stereotypes.
76. The meeting will break at 3 PM for refreshments.
77. I need to break this project down into smaller tasks.
78. The team was ready to break ground on the new stadium.
79. He didn't want to break the news until he was sure.
80. The children were excited to break the piñata at the party.
81. She wanted to break the pattern of her previous relationships.
82. The police were able to break the case wide open.
83. The tension finally broke when the truth came out.
84. Let's break for a moment to regroup.
85. He felt like he might break under the pressure.
86. They decided to break their silence after months of conflict.
87. The ice began to break as the weather warmed up.
88. The artist decided to break away from conventional styles.
89. She tried not to break her diet during the holidays.
90. They had to break the news to their parents.
91. He was upset when he realized he had broken the rules.
92. The celebrity's scandal could potentially break the internet.
93. She wanted to break the cycle of debt in her family.
94. He felt he needed to break away from the daily grind.
95. The announcement was meant to break the tension.
96. The athlete was determined to break his previous record.
97. They were careful not to break any laws during their trip.
98. The coach had to break the team into smaller units for practice.
99. She made a plan to break free from her comfort zone.
100. The news of their split will break hearts across the community.