Pronunciation: /breɪk ðə aɪs/
noun a physical action of breaking a solid substance
A1 Breaking the ice can help people feel more comfortable in social situations.
A2 Using humor is a good way to break the ice when meeting new people.
B1 The team building exercise was designed to break the ice and improve communication among coworkers.
B2 The speaker told a joke to break the ice before starting the presentation.
C1 The ambassador's speech was intended to break the ice and establish a positive atmosphere for negotiations.
C2 The comedian's clever wit and charm effortlessly broke the ice with the audience.
verb to initiate conversation or social interaction in a situation where there is tension or awkwardness
A1 I smiled at my new coworker to break the ice.
A2 She told a joke to break the ice with her classmates.
B1 The team leader organized a team-building activity to break the ice.
B2 He shared a personal story to break the ice during the business meeting.
C1 The ambassador used humor to break the ice during the diplomatic negotiations.
C2 The comedian effortlessly broke the ice with the audience before starting his show.
formal The host initiated a game to break the ice and help guests get to know each other.
informal Let's tell some jokes to break the ice at the party.
slang I always bring up my favorite TV show to break the ice with new people.
figurative His warm smile was enough to break the ice in any situation.
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