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Meaning of break the silence | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To start talking in a conversation after a period where nobody speaks.
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.

See also

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