Breaker

/ˈbreɪ.kər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that breaks something.

The storm acted as a breaker, damaging several power lines in the area.

A device used to interrupt or break an electric circuit.

The electrician installed a new circuit breaker to prevent overload.

A person who disrupts or changes a pattern, especially in a game or event.

She became a record breaker when she completed the marathon in under three hours.

A wave that breaks on the shore.

The surfers waited for the perfect breaker to ride the waves.

Something that interrupts the monotony or routine.

The surprise party was a wonderful breaker in his usual weekend routine.

Derived from the verb 'break' with the addition of the suffix '-er', indicating a person or thing that performs the action.

deal breaker

A factor or issue that, if unresolved, would cause one party to withdraw from negotiation or agreement.

ice breaker

A situation or action that helps establish a relaxed atmosphere in social situations.

wave breaker

A structure built to protect a shore from wave action.

break

To separate into parts or pieces.

breakdown

A failure to operate, a collapse or interruption.

breakthrough

An important development or discovery.

breaking point

The moment of crisis or a limit.

A person who causes a breakup in a romantic relationship.

She ended up being seen as a real breaker among her friends.

A term for an electricity thief, someone who illegally siphons electricity.

He's known as a breaker because he hooks up to the power lines at night.