Pronunciation: /breɪk θruː/
noun a significant development or achievement
A1 The athlete made a break through in her running time.
A2 The scientist's research led to a break through in cancer treatment.
B1 The company's new product was a break through in the market.
B2 The artist's latest album was a break through in the music industry.
C1 The breakthrough in technology revolutionized the way we communicate.
C2 The breakthrough in medicine saved countless lives.
verb to make a successful effort to achieve or overcome something
A1 The little girl tried to break through the crowd to see the parade.
A2 The team worked together to break through the language barrier and communicate effectively.
B1 After years of hard work, she finally managed to break through in her career and get promoted.
B2 The new technology helped the company break through the market and gain a competitive edge.
C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research on cancer treatment has the potential to break through in the medical field.
C2 The artist's latest masterpiece has the power to break through boundaries and redefine the art world.
formal The scientist was able to break through the barriers of traditional thinking and make a groundbreaking discovery.
informal After hours of studying, she finally managed to break through and understand the difficult concept.
slang I've been trying to break through to him about the importance of saving money, but he just won't listen.
figurative The artist's new painting seemed to break through the canvas, bringing the scene to life.
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