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Tell the men to break cover

🇬🇧 UK //tɛl ðə mɛn tə breɪk ˈkʌvə// 🇺🇸 US //tɛl ðə mɛn tə breɪk ˈkʌvər//

Meaning of Tell the men to break cover

Instruct the men to move away from their visible position to avoid being seen.

In simple words: Tell the men to hide from danger.

Tell the men to break cover in a sentence

• The commander shouted, 'Tell the men to break cover quickly!'
• During the exercise, we must tell the men to break cover at the right moment.
• It's crucial to tell the men to break cover when the enemy approaches.
• In a surprise attack, we had to tell the men to break cover immediately.
• The general instructed to tell the men to break cover as soon as the alarm sounded.

How to use Tell the men to break cover

Used in military contexts, primarily in discussions about strategy or safety. Avoid using in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

tell + object + to + verb

Memory hint

Imagine a group of soldiers needing to hide quickly; they need to 'break' their hiding to 'cover' themselves.

Related words

Collocations with Tell the men to break cover

• break cover
• tell the men
• move from cover
• reinforce cover
• seek cover

Synonyms for Tell the men to break cover

• take cover
• hide
• seek shelter
• duck
• crouch

Common mistakes with Tell the men to break cover

• Confusing 'break cover' with 'take cover'.
• Using 'the man' instead of 'the men' when referring to multiple people.
• Omitting 'to' in the construction.

Frequently asked questions about Tell the men to break cover

What does Tell the men to break cover mean?

Tell the men to hide from danger.

What is the definition of Tell the men to break cover?

Instruct the men to move away from their visible position to avoid being seen.

How do you use Tell the men to break cover in a sentence?

The commander shouted, 'Tell the men to break cover quickly!'

Can you give another example of Tell the men to break cover?

During the exercise, we must tell the men to break cover at the right moment.

What are synonyms for Tell the men to break cover?

Common alternatives include take cover, hide, seek shelter, duck, crouch.

What words go with Tell the men to break cover?

It commonly pairs with break cover, tell the men, move from cover, reinforce cover, seek cover.

What are common mistakes when using Tell the men to break cover?

Confusing 'break cover' with 'take cover'. Using 'the man' instead of 'the men' when referring to multiple people. Omitting 'to' in the construction.

How do you pronounce Tell the men to break cover?

US: //tɛl ðə mɛn tə breɪk ˈkʌvər//, UK: //tɛl ðə mɛn tə breɪk ˈkʌvə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tell the men to break cover?

Used in military contexts, primarily in discussions about strategy or safety. Avoid using in formal writing.