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break up
nounverbB1
/ˌbreɪk ˈʌp/To separate into smaller parts or pieces; to end a relationship.
break with
verbB2
/breɪk wɪð/To end a relationship, tradition, or connection; to separate oneself from someone or something.
break-even point
nounC1
/ˌbreɪk ˈiːvn ˌpɔɪnt/The level of sales or production at which total revenue equals total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.
break-in
nounverbB2
/ˈbreɪk.ɪn/An act of illegally entering a building, especially by force, typically to steal something.
break-in period
nounMedium-Low
/ˈbreɪk.ɪn ˌpɪə.ri.əd/An initial time interval during which something new (e.g., a device, system, or person) is used carefully or gently to allow for proper adjustment, wearing-in, or familiarization before regular or full operation.
break-out group
nounB2-C1
/ˈbreɪk aʊt ɡruːp/A small sub-group of participants within a larger meeting, training session, or event, formed to discuss specific topics or tasks in more detail.
break-up value
nounLow
/ˈbreɪk ʌp ˌvæljuː/The total value of a company's individual assets if sold separately, often higher than its market value as a single entity.
breakable
adjectivenounB2
/ˈbreɪ.kə.bəl/Capable of being broken, fragile.
breakage
nounC1
/ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/The action or fact of breaking something, or the state of being broken.
breakaway
adjectivenounverbB2
/ˈbreɪkəweɪ/The act or instance of separating or detaching from a larger group, organisation, or structure, often to form a new independent entity.
breakbeat
nounC1
/ˈbreɪkbiːt/A rhythm or drum pattern, often sampled, characterized by a syncopated, heavily percussive feel, serving as the rhythmic foundation for genres like hip-hop, jungle, and drum and bass.
breakbone fever
nounLow
/ˈbreɪkbəʊn ˌfiːvə/The severe muscle and joint pain characteristic of dengue fever, often described as feeling like one's bones are breaking.
breakdown
nounB2
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/A failure of a system, machine, or relationship, or a detailed analysis/list.
breakdown van
nounB2
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn væn/A vehicle, usually operated by a service company, designed to tow or carry away motor vehicles that have broken down or been damaged.
breakdown voltage
nounC1/C2
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn ˌvəʊltɪdʒ/The minimum voltage at which an insulating material or component (like a dielectric or a gas) suddenly begins to conduct electricity, failing in its insulating function.
breaker
interjectionnounB2
/ˈbreɪkə(r)/A person or thing that breaks something, especially something that disrupts or interrupts a state or process.
breaker card
nounVery Low (Technical)
/ˈbreɪkə kɑːd/A machine in textile processing that opens, cleans, and blends raw fibers (especially cotton) as a first stage before finer carding.
breaker zone
nounLow frequency; a specialized term in coastal science, surfing, and metaphorical literary use.
/ˈbreɪ.kə ˌzəʊn/The area near a shoreline where waves begin to break as they encounter shallower water, characterized by turbulent white water.
breakerless ignition
nounVery Low
/ˈbreɪkələs ɪɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n/An automotive ignition system that operates without mechanical contact points (breakers) to trigger the spark.
breakeven chart
nounC1
/ˌbreɪkˈiːv(ə)n tʃɑːt/A graph showing the relationship between a company's costs, revenue, and output level, highlighting the point where total revenue equals total costs.

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