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Collocations of 'Pay- Run- Break' & more - Actions & Moments (Break)

Master English collocations with 'Break' used for actions and moments, like "break a habit" and "break a record".

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Verb Collocations With 'Pay- Run- Break' & more
to break a habit

to stop or overcome a behavior or practice that has become a regular part of one's life

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to break a pause

to intentionally interrupt a moment of silence with a comment or action, usually to keep the conversation flowing or maintain the audience's attention

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to break a promise

to fail to fulfill a commitment or assurance given to someone

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to break a record

to set a new highest achievement or performance, typically in a competitive context

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to break one's fall

to reduce the impact or prevent injury when landing after a fall or sudden drop

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to break one's vacation

to stop a planned holiday early and go back to work or home due to unforeseen circumstances

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to break a journey

to temporarily stop traveling during a trip, often for rest or to explore a place, before continuing

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to break the news

to inform someone of important or disturbing information

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to break the silence

to end a period of quietness or lack of communication by speaking, making noise, or taking action

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to break the spell

to end a magical or enchanting influence or to free someone from its effects

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to break out in a sweat

to suddenly start sweating

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to break out in a cold sweat

to get very nervous or scared

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to break even

to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

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