Definition of break through

break throughphrasal verb

đột phá

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The origin of the phrase "break through" can be traced back to the 1920s when it first appeared in print in the American English language. Its origins are believed to lie in the context of breaking through a physical barrier or obstacle, such as breaking through dense forests, heavy brush, or newly frozen ice. In military terminology, "break through" has been used to describe a successful penetration of enemy lines during a battle or war. However, over time, the phrase has gained wider usage and now refers to any significant achievement, discovery, or innovation that overcomes obstacles or barriers to achieve success. Today, "break through" is commonly used in business, medicine, science, and technology to refer to breakthrough ideas, discoveries, or solutions that overcome existing challenges. In short, the phrase "break through" is a metaphorical expression that describes going beyond established limits or boundaries to achieve significant progress.

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to make a way through something using force

dùng vũ lực để tạo ra một con đường xuyên qua một cái gì đó

Example:
  • Demonstrators broke through the police cordon.

    Những người biểu tình đã phá vỡ hàng rào cảnh sát.

  • The defending champions tried hard to stop the Yale attack, but they managed to break through and score.

    Nhà đương kim vô địch đã cố gắng hết sức để ngăn chặn đợt tấn công của Yale, nhưng họ đã đột phá được và ghi bàn.

to appear from behind clouds

xuất hiện từ phía sau những đám mây

Example:
  • The sun broke through at last in the afternoon.

    Cuối cùng thì mặt trời cũng ló dạng vào buổi chiều.

  • At last the moon broke through the clouds and they could see their way.

    Cuối cùng mặt trăng cũng ló ra khỏi đám mây và họ có thể nhìn thấy đường đi.