Phrasal Verbs with Break and Bring

A collection of phrasal verbs starting with 'Break' and 'Bring' based on the Empire Team education system notes.

Break down

To malfunction, collapse, or experience a mental or physical breakdown.

Break up

To end a relationship or finish an event.

Break out

To erupt or start suddenly, such as a war or disease.

Break in

To interrupt, cut off, or barge into a conversation.

Break off

To cancel or terminate something abruptly.

Break away

To escape or separate from a group or situation.

Break through

To make a breakthrough, overcome an obstacle, or penetrate through something.

Break even

To reach a point where there is neither profit nor loss.

Break ground

To start construction on a project or take a new step forward.

Break free

To liberate oneself or escape from constraints or a grip.

Break into

To enter a place illegally or by force.

Bring about

To cause, lead to, or make something happen.

Bring back

To remind one of something or evoke memories.

Bring up

To nurture or raise a child.

Bring down

To overthrow, lower prices, make someone sad, or reduce something.

Bring forward

To move a schedule earlier or move an event to an earlier time than planned.

Bring through

To help someone get through a difficult period, phase, or event.

Bring someone round

To persuade or convince someone.

Bring off

To successfully complete or achieve something difficult.

Bring along

To take someone or something with you.

Bring to

To lead to or result in a certain state.

Bring out

To release, publish, or bring a product to light.

Bring over

To bring something or someone across to a specific place.

Bring on something

To cause something to happen, often something negative.