English Dictionary

break the silence

verb

To start talking in a conversation after a period where nobody speaks. / To state an opinion on a subject that has been taboo for a period of time.

They finally decided to break the silence and address the issue.

意味（1）

To start talking in a conversation after a period where nobody speaks.

Both men waited for the captain to make a decision. Finally, Dean broke the silence. "We need to know what to do, Captain! Before we sink!

意味（2）

To state an opinion on a subject that has been taboo for a period of time.

The Free Tibet campaign is calling on world leaders to break the silence, claiming they continue to refrain from publicly speaking out for Tibet.