The breaking news
Example: Breaking news reports important events immediately after they occur
Definition
"The breaking news" refers to urgent and important information about recent events that is reported immediately as they happen, especially in contexts like human resources where timely updates are crucial for decision-making and communication.
Etymology
The phrase "the breaking news" comes from the verb 'break' meaning to interrupt or suddenly reveal something. It originated in the early 20th century with news organizations using 'breaking' to describe the first reports of significant events, emphasizing immediacy and importance.
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"The breaking news" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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