breaking

noun
UK: /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
US: /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/

  1. Interrupting or disrupting something.

    1. The breaking news interrupted the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. The breaking of the vase saddened everyone at the scene. [ ] [ ]

  2. An instance of failing to adhere to the terms of an agreement.

    1. The breaking of his promise hurt her. [ ] [ ]
    2. Breaking the rules will result in consequences in the organization. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

revealing new splitting
breaking verb

  1. Using force to divide something into smaller pieces.

    1. I am breaking the bread for dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was breaking the chocolate bar to share with her friend. [ ] [ ]

  2. Failing to keep a rule or law.

    1. He is breaking the speed limit now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was breaking the company policy by using social media. [ ] [ ]

  3. Revealing a secret or important piece of news.

    1. They are breaking the big story soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newspaper is breaking an exclusive story about the scandal. [ ] [ ]
breaking adjective

  1. Describing something that interrupts a continuous state.

    1. That was a breaking change to our plans. [ ] [ ]
    2. The breaking point came during the final negotiation stage. [ ] [ ]

  2. Newly revealed or discovered.

    1. Here's some breaking news from the capital. [ ] [ ]
    2. We received breaking information about the suspect's whereabouts. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "breaking" in English means: Interrupting or disrupting something., An instance of failing to adhere to the terms of an agreement..

The phonetic transcription of "breaking" is /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "breaking": revealing, new, splitting.

Example usage of "breaking": "The breaking news interrupted the show.". More examples on the page.