What does «romper» mean in Spanish?

To separate with violence the parts of a whole.

Examples of use in Spanish: "romper una silla".
To break into pieces, to break a thing. (ú. t. c. pr.).

Examples of use in Spanish: "romper la vajilla".
Tearing.

Examples of use in Spanish: "romper un papel".
To spend, to destroy.

Examples of use in Spanish: "romper el calzado".
Roturar.

Examples of use in Spanish: "romper un terreno".
Interrupt.

Examples of use in Spanish: "romper la monotonía", "romper el hilo del discurso".
Open, start.

Examples of use in Spanish: "romper las hostilidades".
Surfing.

Examples of use in Spanish: "el velero rompe las aguas".
Breaking

Examples of use in Spanish: "romper el ayuno", "romper un contrato".