interjection
General Slang
Break
BRAYK · interjection · informal
Radio proword marking a separation within a message.
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A procedure word that indicates "the separation of the text from other portions of the message," or is used to hand off between multiple stations in the same transmission.
“"All stations, hold position — break — Bravo element, advance on my mark."”
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Break In A Sentence
"All stations, hold position — break — Bravo element, advance on my mark."
Origin & Usage
Standard radiotelephony procedure word for structuring transmissions.
Variants
break-break
People Also Ask
What does 'break' mean on the radio?
It marks a separation within a transmission — dividing the text from other parts of a message, or shifting from one addressed station to another.
What does 'break break' mean?
Saying 'break-break' signals an interruption for a higher-priority or emergency message, telling other stations to pause so the urgent traffic can go through.
Why use 'break' in a message?
It keeps a longer transmission organized and clear, separating instructions or indicating that the next part is directed at a different unit.
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