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Meaning of break the silence | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To start talking in a conversation after a period where nobody speaks.
  2. To state an opinion on a subject that has been taboo for a period of time.

Examples

“Both men waited for the captain to make⟳ a decision. Finally, Dean broke the silence. “We need⟳ to know⟳ what to do, Captain! Before we sink⟳!””
“Words, like⟳ violence, / Break⟳ the silence / Come⟳ crashing in, / Into my little world”
“The Free Tibet campaign is calling on world leaders to break⟳ the silence, claiming they "continue⟳ to refrain from publicly speaking out for Tibet".”

CEFR level

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

break the story break the web break the wheel break through break up break upon the wheel

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