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Meanings of broke in English

Lacking funds.

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Having no money anymore; having lost all his money.

Usage of broke in English
1
However, St. Louis broke through just 55 seconds into the second period.
Reuters
2
However, they broke a long list of lockdown regulations in the process.
The South African
3
Good interactions too often broke down before they reached the opposition area.
Independent.ie
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The voice of the tall stranger in the corner broke in here:
Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil
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So I had a really great year - and then went broke.
Reuters
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Italy was shocked when news broke of Rossi's tax problems last August.
The Irish Times
7
President Trump at the time said he thought Rice broke the law.
Ebony
8
However, three more women came forward when news broke earlier this week.
Radio NZ
9
No doubt I broke several traffic laws, speeding to our family doctor.
Fireflies
10
The Dominican crisis broke just as the new dogma was taking hold.
The new yorker
11
It may dismiss the case despite saying the bank broke the law.
Reuters
12
However, things soon broke out of control after police clashed with protesters.
The South African
13
Soldiers broke into a house, but it was not the right house.
The new yorker
14
She flew home and broke the news to her two young children.
Wired
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A violent clash between civilians and police broke out as a result.
The South African
16
Last year it broke even and generated 40 million euros in sales.
Reuters
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