crack (B2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /kræk/
Definition
To break something so that it develops a line or split, but does not separate into pieces.
Examples
The impact cracked the screen of his new phone.
Be careful not to crack the eggshell too hard.
The old wooden chair finally cracked under his weight.
How to Use crack
- crack down on (phrasal verb)
- To deal with illegal or unwanted behavior in a more severe way. — "The police are cracking down on speeding."
- crack up (phrasal verb)
- To laugh a lot or to cause someone to laugh a lot. — "The comedian was so funny, the audience started to crack up."
- crack open (phrasal verb)
- To open something, especially a bottle or can. — "Let's crack open a bottle of champagne to celebrate."
- crack the whip (idiom)
- To use your authority to make people work harder or obey you. — "The manager had to crack the whip to get the project finished on time."
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