breaking-news

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Breaking news' refers to current or recent events that are being reported or broadcasted as they happen. It's a way of saying 'This just happened, and it's important!'

Examples in Different Contexts

In digital journalism, 'breaking news' is quickly shared through online platforms to inform the public as soon as possible. An online editor might comment, 'We've posted breaking news on our social media channels about the sudden political unrest in the capital.'

Practice Scenarios

Public-Policy

Scenario:

The parliamentary session today might decide on some key policy changes. We need to closely follow the proceedings.

Response:

Breaking news! The parliament just passed the health reform we've been following.

Tech

Scenario:

Our security team is closely monitoring an increase in suspicious activity on our servers. They'll notify us if there's a significant security breach.

Response:

I've received a breaking news alert on my device. It says there's a major security breach in our system.