bekannt geben — meaning in English

English meaning

• break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
• divulge verb To reveal information, especially something secret, so that it becomes known.

Senses

bekannt geben is used for these senses in English:

• break (transitive, ergative) To disclose or make known an item of news, a band, etc.
• divulge (transitive) To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known.
• let know (ditransitive) To inform (someone) (of something).

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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