breach
Third Person
breaches
Present Participle
breaching
Past Tense
breached
Past Participle
breached
1
to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry
transitive
- The battering ram breached the castle wall, creating an entry point.
- The engineer used explosives to breach the dam and redirect water flow.
- The storm surge breached the coastal defenses, causing flooding.
- To provide access for wildlife, conservationists breached a fence along the migration route.
Synonyms:
2
to break an agreement, law, etc.
transitive
- The company faced legal action for breaching the terms of the contract.
- The employee was terminated for breaching the company's code of conduct.
- The student was disciplined for breaching exam regulations by using unauthorized materials.
- The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, stating that the defendant had breached the confidentiality agreement.
- A legal dispute arose between the two parties due to one side breaching the terms of the partnership agreement.
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