Break for

phrasal verb

To stop working to rest or eat.

Let's break for lunch.
Visual representation of "break for" - To stop working to rest or eat

Often appears as...

  • break for lunch
  • break for dinner
phrasal verb

To suddenly start running fast toward something.

He saw the finish line and broke for it.
Visual representation of "break for" - To suddenly start running fast toward something

Often appears as...

  • break for the finish line
  • break for safety

Usage tips

Informal

phrasal verb

To stop working to rest or eat.

Let's break for lunch.
Visual representation of "break for" - To stop working to rest or eat

Often appears as...

  • break for lunch
  • break for dinner
phrasal verb

To suddenly start running fast toward something.

He saw the finish line and broke for it.
Visual representation of "break for" - To suddenly start running fast toward something

Often appears as...

  • break for the finish line
  • break for safety

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "break for"
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Resting Point

Used to suggest a short pause in activity, usually to regain energy or composure.

Illustration for Resting Point
After three hours of driving, we'll break for a rest.
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Mealtime Indicator

Commonly signals a pause for a meal or snack in a work setting or structured activity.

Illustration for Mealtime Indicator
The conference will break for coffee at 10 AM.
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Regroup Cue

Implies a moment of rest to gather thoughts or discuss progress before continuing work or activity.

Illustration for Regroup Cue
The team will break for a brief meeting before proceeding.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Resting Point

Used to suggest a short pause in activity, usually to regain energy or composure.

Illustration for Resting Point
After three hours of driving, we'll break for a rest.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mealtime Indicator

Commonly signals a pause for a meal or snack in a work setting or structured activity.

Illustration for Mealtime Indicator
The conference will break for coffee at 10 AM.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Regroup Cue

Implies a moment of rest to gather thoughts or discuss progress before continuing work or activity.

Illustration for Regroup Cue
The team will break for a brief meeting before proceeding.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Resting Point

Used to suggest a short pause in activity, usually to regain energy or composure.

Illustration for Resting Point
After three hours of driving, we'll break for a rest.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mealtime Indicator

Commonly signals a pause for a meal or snack in a work setting or structured activity.

Illustration for Mealtime Indicator
The conference will break for coffee at 10 AM.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Regroup Cue

Implies a moment of rest to gather thoughts or discuss progress before continuing work or activity.

Illustration for Regroup Cue
The team will break for a brief meeting before proceeding.
Visual representation of the word "Break for"

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