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rast — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  • recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

Senses

rast is used for these senses in English:

  • recess (Australia, Britain, North America, Philippines, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.
  • stand easy (military) a command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further

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.

recess — full definition

  1. noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
  2. noun A hollow or indented space set back into a wall or surface.
  3. verb To suspend a meeting or proceeding temporarily.

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