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They broke through our defences

🇬🇧 UK //breɪk θruː// 🇺🇸 US //breɪk θru//

Meaning of They broke through our defences

To successfully overcome or penetrate a barrier or obstacle.

In simple words: They succeeded in getting past our protection.

They broke through our defences in a sentence

• The attackers broke through our defences during the night.
• She finally broke through our defences with her persistent arguments.
• The new policy aims to ensure we never break through those defences again.
• They need to break through the legal defences to win the case.
• With teamwork, they managed to break through our defences effortlessly.

How to use They broke through our defences

Used in contexts of overcoming obstacles or difficulties. Appropriate in both military and metaphorical situations. Can imply success after struggle.

Grammar pattern

break through + object

Memory hint

Imagine a group breaking through a wall to get to the other side.

Related words

Collocations with They broke through our defences

• break through a barrier
• break through resistance
• break through limitations

Synonyms for They broke through our defences

• overcome
• penetrate
• breach
• crack
• cross

Common mistakes with They broke through our defences

• Confused with 'break down', which means to stop functioning.
• Using 'break through' as a noun instead of a verb.

Frequently asked questions about They broke through our defences

What does They broke through our defences mean?

They succeeded in getting past our protection.

What is the definition of They broke through our defences?

To successfully overcome or penetrate a barrier or obstacle.

How do you use They broke through our defences in a sentence?

The attackers broke through our defences during the night.

Can you give another example of They broke through our defences?

She finally broke through our defences with her persistent arguments.

What are synonyms for They broke through our defences?

Common alternatives include overcome, penetrate, breach, crack, cross.

What words go with They broke through our defences?

It commonly pairs with break through a barrier, break through resistance, break through limitations.

What are common mistakes when using They broke through our defences?

Confused with 'break down', which means to stop functioning. Using 'break through' as a noun instead of a verb.

How do you pronounce They broke through our defences?

US: //breɪk θru//, UK: //breɪk θruː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use They broke through our defences?

Used in contexts of overcoming obstacles or difficulties. Appropriate in both military and metaphorical situations. Can imply success after struggle.