to (cause something to) separate suddenly or violently into two or more pieces, or to (cause something to) stop working by being damaged
Their best player now has a broken leg.
She accidentally dropped the vase, causing it to shatter into pieces on the floor. It was now broken beyond repair.
The mechanic determined that the car's engine was broken due to a major internal fault, and it would require extensive repairs.
After the storm, many power lines were broken, leading to widespread power outages in the area.
