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to break through
[phrase form: break]
01
to successfully overcome or manage a problem or a difficult situation
Examples
The community came together to break through social challenges.
The team 's perseverance helped them break through setbacks.
02
to create or forcefully find a way through an obstacle or barrier
Examples
Despite the heavy security, the enthusiastic fans broke through the barriers to meet their favorite celebrity.
The determined activists broke through the tight security measures to reach the government building.
03
to handle challenges arising from someone's attitude
Examples
She finally broke through his stubbornness and got him to cooperate.
The community outreach program aimed to break through residents' reservations and build a stronger sense of unity.
04
(of the sun and moon) to become visible after being hidden by clouds
Examples
The afternoon saw the sun breaking through the cloudy sky.
The moon broke through the darkness, casting a soft glow.
05
to discover something new and important
Examples
The mathematician managed to break through in solving a long-standing problem.
The inventor 's persistence helped him break through in technology.
