break through Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb pass through (a barrier)
   crack.
   
   • Registrations cracked through the 30,000 mark in the county
2. verb penetrate
   come through.
   
   • The sun broke through the clouds
   • The rescue team broke through the wall in the mine shaft
3. verb break out
   push through; erupt; come out.
   
   • The tooth erupted and had to be extracted

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