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Definition break through in American English

break through phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
1

to force your way through something that is stopping you from moving forward

Example

A group of young demonstrators attempted to break through police lines.

Synonyms and related words
cross cut across push
1.1

to successfully deal with something that is stopping you making progress

Example

attempts to break through prejudice in the workplace

Synonyms and related words
progress get on with get ahead
2

if something that was hidden breaks through something, it appears through it

Example

Maggie's head broke through the surface of the pool.

Synonyms and related words
emerge pop up break through
2.1

if the sun breaks through the clouds, it appears from behind them

Example

sunshine breaking through the clouds

Synonyms and related words
a break in the weather break break through
2.2

used about someone's behavior

Example

Her sense of humor kept breaking through.

Synonyms and related words
emerge pop up break through
Definition break through in American English