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to break through
[phrase form: break]
01
to successfully overcome or manage a problem or a difficult situation
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
break through
3rd person singular
breaks through
Past simple
broke through
Past participle
broken through
Examples
The community came together to break through social challenges.
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.
03
to handle challenges arising from someone's attitude
Examples
She finally broke through his stubbornness and got him to cooperate.
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.
05
to discover something new and important
Examples
The mathematician managed to break through in solving a long-standing problem.
