Anstoss — meaning in English

English meaning

• break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
• impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
• kick off verb To begin something, especially an event, campaign or meeting.
• umbrage noun A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.

Senses

Anstoss is used for these senses in English:

• break (billiards, snooker, pool) The first shot in a game of billiards.
• impetus Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
• kick-off (football, American football) The opening kick of each half of a game of football.
• umbrage A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.

break — full definition

1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

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