Definition of icebreaker

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tàu phá băng

/ˈaɪsbreɪkə(r)//ˈaɪsbreɪkər/

The term "icebreaker" originally referred to ships equipped with special hull designs and reinforced construction that enabled them to navigate through icy waters. These ships, known as icebreakers, were used to clear a path through thick ice in the Arctic or Antarctic regions, allowing other ships to pass through. This phrase, which describes the ability of the ships to break through ice, was transferred to social situations to describe activities or games that help to ease social tension and break the ice between unfamiliar people, allowing for more comfortable social interactions. The first use of the term "icebreaker" in this sense can be traced back to the 1970s in the context of business meetings and team-building activities. Today, icebreakers are commonly used in various social situations, from party games to job interviews, to help individuals feel more at ease in new social situations.

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a strong ship designed to break a way through ice, for example in the Arctic or Antarctic

một con tàu chắc chắn được thiết kế để phá vỡ một con đường xuyên qua băng, ví dụ như ở Bắc Cực hoặc Nam Cực

a thing that you do or say, such as a game or a joke, to make people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc.

một điều bạn làm hoặc nói, chẳng hạn như một trò chơi hoặc một câu chuyện cười, để mọi người cảm thấy thoải mái hơn, đặc biệt là khi bắt đầu một cuộc họp, bữa tiệc, v.v.

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