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Meaning of break a promise | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To fail to keep a promise.

Examples

“Ryde Pier will remain closed to trains until July 10, Network Rail and South Western Railway have admitted. This means they will break a promise to have the pier reopened and trains running in time for the Isle of Wight Festival from June 15-18, one of the largest events in the island's tourism calendar.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

break a sweat break and enter break apart break ass break away break back