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Question

break \ brāk \

noun

a short rest in doing something
a lucky happening or occurrence
a space between words or lines
a gap or crack caused by damage or injury

verb

to cause to separate into parts using force
to interrupt or to pause
to make something unable to work or function

Question



Which meaning of break best defines the word as it is used in this sentence?

After riding our bikes in the hot sun all morning, we decided to take a break in the shade to cool off before heading back out.
Responses

to interrupt or to pause
to interrupt or to pause
to cause to separate into parts using force
to cause to separate into parts using force
a short rest in doing something
a short rest in doing something
a lucky happening or occurrence
a lucky happening or occurrence

Answer 1

The meaning of "break" that best defines the word as it is used in the sentence is:

a short rest in doing something.