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breaking through

UK
/ˈbreɪ.kɪŋ θruː/
US
/ˈbreɪ.kɪŋ θru/

Translations

break throughverb

breaking through

Gerund

broke through
Past Simple
broken through
Past Participle
breaking through
Gerund
UK
/breɪk θruː/
US
/breɪk θru/
forcer le passageAu sens concret : franchir un obstacle ou une barrière par la force.
The rescue team had to break through the debris to reach the trapped survivors.
L'équipe de secours a dû forcer le passage à travers les débris pour atteindre les survivants piégés.
percerAu sens figuré : obtenir un succès décisif ou faire une découverte importante après des difficultés.
After years of research, the scientists finally broke through with a new treatment for the disease.
Après des années de recherche, les scientifiques ont enfin percé avec un nouveau traitement contre la maladie.
Synonyms
overcome
surmount
penetrate
crack
burst through
forge ahead
advance
make headway

Definitions

break throughverb
To forcefully make a way through a barrier or obstacle.
The rescue team had to break through the debris to reach the trapped survivors.
To achieve success or make a significant discovery after overcoming difficulties.
After years of research, the scientists finally broke through with a new treatment for the disease.
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