A period of time off during the winter, especially over the Christmas period.

to leave suddenly / to become separated, literally or figuratively

A deduction in tax that is given in order to encourage a certain economic activity or a social objective

(entertainment, idiomatic) A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.

(surfing slang) The location where a wave breaks as it hits a point of land jutting out from the coastline.

(surfing, slang) A wave that breaks over a projection from the seabed formed from coral reef or rock shelf.

To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently. / To end a relationship. / To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping / (billiards, snooker) Alternative form of break-off

A scheduled time at a school or workplace where people can go to the toilet.

To lose one's amniotic fluid a.k.a. water, usually during the last phases of pregnancy. / To rise up partially out of the water when swimming underwater.

A division between syllables in a word.