Definition & Meaning of "breach"

to breach

to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry

to break an agreement, law, etc.

Breach

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)

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.

The enormous whale breached the surface of the ocean, captivating everyone's attention.

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