NAME: Gabriela Llanos V…………………. Class 11/A…….

Definition: To leave a group, especially a political party, usually to start another group.

The more radical members broke away from the Liberal Party and formed a new left-wing party.

Definition: when a machine or vehicle stops working.

 Our car broke down on the way to the airport.

Definition: when a discussion or relationship is no longer successful.

 The peace talks broke down and the ceasefire was called off.

to enter a building illegally, usually with the intention to steal something.

 The thief broke into last night while we were out at the cinema.

to interrupt someone when they are talking or thinking.

 Nora broke in ‘I think you should both stop arguing, you’re not resolving anything’. 

to train a young horse.

 We break in our horses when they are four years old. 

to help someone get used to new duties or practices, like a new job.

 I need someone to help break in the new employees next week.

to make new clothes, especially shoes, comfortable by wearing them.

 I can’t wait to break in my new boots, my feet are killing me!

to unexpectedly or suddenly begin to do something.

 She broke into tears in the middle of the ceremony.

to enter or open forcibly, usually to steal something.

 She broke into his house through the bathroom window.

to change pace to a faster one.

  The man broke into a sprint and ran off.

to begin to have success in a particular area or career.

 It is hard to break into acting but you’ll be rich and famous when you do!

to interrupt someone when they are talking or thinking.

 Gavin broke in, ‘I have to go now, I’m sorry’.

to start using an amount of money.

 I had to break into my savings last month…again!

to end a relationship or engagement.

 She broke off the engagement when she found out he was cheating on her.

to suddenly stop speaking or doing something.

 She broke off mid-sentence and began to cry.

to remove a piece of something from the main part.

 She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to him.

to become severed or separated from the main part.

 The arm broke off the chair, we need to repair it.

the start of something undesirable.

 Mary had just turned nine when the war broke out_.

to escape.

 According to news reports, a dangerous prisoner has broken out of jail in New York earlier
today.

the sudden appearance or manifestation of a physical discomfort such as a rash, sweating etc.