Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, the, ice. / (idiomatic) To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality. / (idiomatic) To introduce conversation.

a short intermission between programmes in a radio or television broadcast to identify the network, station or channel

(literally) To begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation. / (idiomatic) To initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.

To have a short rest period from work, study, etc.

A rest period during the business day (usually of about 10 or 15 minutes), allowing people to fetch a drink.

(snooker) The highest score possible in one visit to the table in a frame of snooker, by potting all fifteen reds with fifteen blacks and the six colours in order.

Resulting in either success or failure.

(surfing slang) The location where a wave breaks as it hits a point of land jutting out from the coastline.

(surfing, slang) A wave that breaks over a projection from the seabed formed from coral reef or rock shelf.

To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently. / To end a relationship. / To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping / (billiards, snooker) Alternative form of break-off