break

A statement that immediately exits the nearest loop or switch.

What does break do in C#?

break — A statement that immediately exits the nearest loop or switch.

class NumberFinder
{
    int FirstOdd(int[] numbers)
    {
        foreach (int number in numbers)
        {
            if (number % 2 == 0)
            {
                continue;
            }

            return number;
        }

        return -1;
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026