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to breach
01
to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry
Transitive: to breach an obstacle
02
to break an agreement, law, etc.
Transitive: to breach an agreement or law
Breach
01
an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.
02
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
03
an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
breach
v
Example
To provide access for wildlife, conservationists breached a fence along the migration route.
The storm surge breached the coastal defenses, causing flooding.
The battering ram breached the castle wall, creating an entry point.
The engineer used explosives to breach the dam and redirect water flow.
Floodwaters breached the old levee, causing significant damage.
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