przerwa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- gap noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
- hiatus noun A gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
- interruption noun An act of breaking in on something, or a pause caused by this.
- pause verb To stop something briefly, intending to continue later.
Senses
przerwa is used for these senses in English:
- gap A vacant space or time.
- hiatus An interruption, break, pause or absence.
- interruption A time interval during which there is a cessation of something.
- pause A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
- time-out (sports) A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
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.
gap — full definition
- noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
- noun A difference or shortfall between two things, especially an unfair or worrying one.
- verb To leave open or unfilled, creating a gap; also, to stare open-mouthed.