Englishbreak the ice/ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ · verbMeaningTo start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.To introduce conversation.To surmount initial difficulties; to overcome obstacles and make a beginning.Related wordsbreak with(English)break through(English)break open(English)break one's back(English)break a lance(English)break cover(English)crack open(English)break(English)SourcesDictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data