knække — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
knække is used for these senses in English:
- break (transitive, with for) To (attempt to) disengage and flee to; to make a run for.
- break (intransitive, of a voice) To alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men, generally to go up, in women, sometimes to go down; to crack.
- crack (intransitive) To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
- crack (transitive, figurative) To solve a difficult problem.
- crack (transitive) To overcome a security system or component.
- crack (transitive, computing) To circumvent software restrictions such as regional coding or time limits.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.
crack — full definition
- verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
- verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
- verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
- verb To make a joke.
- noun A thin line or split in a surface.