breaking through

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

breaking through

ing-form

broke through
Past Simple
broken through
Past Participle
breaking through
ing-form
UK
/breɪk θruː/
US
/breɪk θru/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
burst through
forge ahead
make headway