Q: Does "beat" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The boat beat in the strong wind.

The sun was beating down on us.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: different meanings

Q: Does "charge" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Charge a conductor.

The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: different meanings

Q: Does "break" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The newsman wanted to break a big story, something that would make him famous.

When news of their divorce broke, ...

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A:
the same meaning