Break through
verb
To find a solution or to get through a difficult situation.
After trying many options, scientists finally broke through and discovered a cure for the disease.
Often appears as...
- break through the barrier
- break through the deadlock
verb
To move past or through a physical barrier.
The athletes broke through the finish line feeling ecstatic.
Often appears as...
- break through the wall
- break through the barrier
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To achieve success, especially in a particular area or industry.
After years of struggling in the business, the company finally broke through to profitability.
Often appears as...
- break through in the industry
- break through in the market
Usage tips
Business
verb
To reach a new level or stage of development.
The company broke through with its innovative product.
Often appears as...
- break through with an idea
- break through with a product
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To find a solution or to get through a difficult situation.
After trying many options, scientists finally broke through and discovered a cure for the disease.
Often appears as...
- break through the barrier
- break through the deadlock
verb
To move past or through a physical barrier.
The athletes broke through the finish line feeling ecstatic.
Often appears as...
- break through the wall
- break through the barrier
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To achieve success, especially in a particular area or industry.
After years of struggling in the business, the company finally broke through to profitability.
Often appears as...
- break through in the industry
- break through in the market
Usage tips
Business
verb
To reach a new level or stage of development.
The company broke through with its innovative product.
Often appears as...
- break through with an idea
- break through with a product
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Solving Problems
Used when someone has solved a difficult problem after much effort.
After months of research, we finally broke through the coding issue.
Pro Tip 2/3End of Struggle
Implies the end of a period of struggle with a successful outcome.
Their team broke through after years of setbacks in the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Relief
Often conveys a sense of relief or excitement after achieving success.
She finally broke through her writer's block with a brilliant idea.
Pro Tip 1/3Solving Problems
Used when someone has solved a difficult problem after much effort.
After months of research, we finally broke through the coding issue.
Pro Tip 2/3End of Struggle
Implies the end of a period of struggle with a successful outcome.
Their team broke through after years of setbacks in the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Relief
Often conveys a sense of relief or excitement after achieving success.
She finally broke through her writer's block with a brilliant idea.
Pro Tip 1/3Solving Problems
Used when someone has solved a difficult problem after much effort.
After months of research, we finally broke through the coding issue.
Pro Tip 2/3End of Struggle
Implies the end of a period of struggle with a successful outcome.
Their team broke through after years of setbacks in the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Relief
Often conveys a sense of relief or excitement after achieving success.
She finally broke through her writer's block with a brilliant idea.
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