jpdb beta

1. to tear; to rip; to break; to destroy

2. to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach

3. to defeat; to beat

4. to break (e.g. silence); to disturb (e.g. peace); to shatter (e.g. dream); to disrupt; to spoil

5. to violate (e.g. rule); to break (e.g. promise); to infringe

6. to break (a record)