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breaking
This term functions as a gerund when used as a noun, often appearing in the construction "the breaking of [something]." It carries a strong sense of disruption or transition, whether physical, legal, or behavioral. In the context of animals or machinery, it describes a transformative process of adaptation rather than destruction.
As an adjective, the word is highly specialized. In journalism, "breaking news" is a fixed collocation denoting immediacy and urgency. In a maritime or coastal context, it describes the specific physical collapse of a wave's crest, shifting the meaning from a general act of fracturing to a specific fluid dynamic.
Meanings
The process of preparing a new piece of equipment for use, often by using it gently at first.
Examples
The breaking of the seal proved the package had been tampered with.
I cannot believe the breaking of the law was so blatant.
Wait for the breaking waves before you paddle out.
The breaking of dawn painted the sky in shades of pink and gold.
Did you see the breaking news about the election results?
The breaking of his spirit happened slowly over many years.
Stop breaking the rules just to get attention.
The breaking of the ice was the hardest part of the first date.