Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
break in
unterbrechen; gewaltsam in einen Ort eindringen
Meaning
to interrupt; to force entry into a place
Example
Sorry to **break in**, but can I add something?
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break in on
ein Gespräch oder eine Online-Diskussion unterbrechen
Meaning
to interrupt a conversation or online discussion
Example
Sorry to **break in on** your chat, but I have an update.
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break into a smile
plötzlich anfangen zu lächeln
Meaning
to suddenly start smiling
Example
He **broke into a smile** when he heard the good news.
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break into conversation
sich in ein laufendes Gespräch einbringen
Meaning
to join an ongoing conversation
Example
He politely **broke into the conversation** to share his opinion.
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break into exports
beginnen, Waren oder Dienstleistungen auf ausländischen Märkten zu verkaufen
Meaning
to start selling goods or services to foreign markets
Example
Many local companies are trying to **break into exports** to expand growth.
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break into innovation
in einem neuen Bereich oder Markt mit Innovationen beginnen
Meaning
to start innovating in a new field or market
Example
The company is trying to **break into innovation** by investing in AI research.
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break into laughter
in Lachen ausbrechen
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing
Example
They **broke into laughter** when the teacher made a joke.
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break into markets
in einen neuen Markt eintreten, um Waren oder Dienstleistungen zu verkaufen
Meaning
to start to sell goods or services in a new market
Example
Many startups aim to **break into markets** in Africa to support sustainable growth.
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break into new markets
erfolgreich in einen neuen Markt oder eine neue Branche eintreten
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The startup managed to **break into new markets** with its AI-powered tools.
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break into phases
ein Projekt in kleinere Teile oder Phasen unterteilen
Meaning
to divide a project into smaller parts or stages
Example
We decided to **break the project into phases** to manage it more effectively.
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break into production
etwas Neues produzieren beginnen; in großem Maßstab mit der Produktion beginnen
Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to **break into production** of electric vehicles next year.
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break into profits
nach einer Phase von Verlusten oder Investitionen beginnen, Gewinne zu erzielen
Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally **broke into profits**.
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break into tears
plötzlich anfangen zu weinen
Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
He **broke into tears** when he saw his old friend after many years.
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break into tech
in der Technologiebranche anfangen zu arbeiten
Meaning
to start working in the technology industry
Example
She worked hard to **break into tech** after finishing her degree.
phrasal-verb
break language barriers
Schwierigkeiten in der Kommunikation aufgrund von sprachlichen Unterschieden überwinden
Meaning
to overcome difficulties in communication due to language differences
Example
Translation apps help travelers **break language barriers** easily.
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break limits
über das hinausgehen, was normalerweise möglich oder erwartet wird
Meaning
to go beyond what is normally possible or expected
Example
He **broke limits** by achieving what no one else dared to try.
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break news to
wichtige oder beunruhigende Informationen mit jemandem teilen
Meaning
to share important or upsetting information with someone
Example
He had to **break news to** his editor about the source backing out.
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break off
plötzlich beenden; aufhören zu sprechen oder zu verhandeln
Meaning
to end suddenly; to stop speaking or negotiating
Example
They **broke off** the engagement last month.
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break off communication
plötzlich oder absichtlich die Kommunikation stoppen
Meaning
to stop communicating suddenly or intentionally
Example
After the argument, they **broke off communication** for months.
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break off diplomatic ties
offizielle Beziehungen zwischen Ländern abbrechen
Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off diplomatic ties** after the border conflict.
phrasal-verb
break off from
vorübergehend etwas stoppen oder eine Pause machen
Meaning
to pause or stop doing something temporarily
Example
She had to **break off from** studying to answer a call.
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break off relations
diplomatische oder politische Verbindungen zwischen Ländern beenden
Meaning
to end diplomatic or political connections between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off relations** after the border dispute escalated.
phrasal-verb
break off talks
plötzlich Gespräche oder Verhandlungen abbrechen
Meaning
to stop discussions or negotiations suddenly
Example
The two countries decided to **break off talks** after repeated disagreements.
phrasal-verb
break off thoughts
negative oder ängstliche Gedanken abrupt stoppen
Meaning
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
Example
Whenever you start overthinking, **break off thoughts** and focus on something present.