Understanding Phrasal Verbs with 'Break'

What is a phrasal verb?

• A verb that changes form based on tense

• A verb combined with a preposition to create a new meaning

• A verb that is always in the past tense

• A verb that describes an action

What does 'break up' mean when referring to a phone call?

• To end a relationship

• To separate into smaller pieces

• To start a new conversation

• To have a poor signal connection

Which of the following is a meaning of 'break out'?

• To enter a place illegally

• To escape from a place

• To end a relationship

• To dismantle something

What does 'break away' mean in a sports context?

• To join a new team

• To escape from a person

• To separate from a group and take the lead

• To end a game

What does 'break in' mean when referring to shoes?

• To enter a place illegally

• To interrupt a conversation

• To make them comfortable by wearing them

• To start using them for sports

What does 'break into' mean in a business context?

• To start having success in a competitive field

• To enter a building without permission

• To interrupt a meeting

• To dismantle a project

What does 'break off' mean when referring to a relationship?

• To start a new relationship

• To end a relationship

• To take a break from a relationship

• To discuss relationship issues

What does 'break down' mean when referring to emotions?

• To lose control of emotions

• To discuss emotions openly

• To analyze emotions

• To start feeling happy

What does 'break down' mean when referring to a machine?

• To start working

• To stop working

• To be upgraded

• To be repaired

What does 'break down' mean when referring to data?

• To ignore data

• To lose data

• To analyze and separate into smaller parts

• To combine data