break
verb
to make something separate into two or more pieces, for example by hitting or dropping it
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to break because of being old or badly made
verb
to be completely destroyed by breaking into lots of very small pieces, for example as the result of an explosion
verb
if something fragments or is fragmented, it breaks into a lot of separate pieces or parts
to break something to make smaller pieces
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
BuzzWord Articlea substance that scientists think exists out in space, but for which they have no direct proof
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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