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broke

/broʊk/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does broke mean?

verb, adjective

To break or cause to break; to become bankrupt or financially insolvent. Describing something that has been broken or is in a state of financial insolvency.

Example

"The company went broke after the economic downturn."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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