noun
- the act of causing something to separate into pieces or stop working
- the act of violating or failing to follow a rule, law, or promise
- the act of ending or interrupting something
adjective
- used to describe news that is just happening or being reported
Usage: journalism
Examples
- The breaking of the vase was completely accidental.
- His breaking of the speed limit resulted in a ticket.
- The breaking of diplomatic relations surprised everyone.
- We interrupt this program for breaking news.
- The breaking waves crashed against the shore.
- She heard the breaking of glass in the kitchen.
- The breaking of dawn brought new hope.
- This is a breaking story that continues to develop.