n. a chance; an opportunity. : Come on, give me a break!
n. an escape from prison; a prison breakout. : I hear there's a break planned for tonight.
in. [for a news story] to unfold rapidly. (Journalism.) : As the story continues to break, we will bring you the latest.
n. a solo played when the rest of the band stops. : This is your break, Andy. Let's hear it, man.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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