An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. noun
The company was sued for breach of contract.
His actions were considered a breach of trust.
A gap in a wall, barrier, or defense, especially one made by an attacking army. noun
The soldiers managed to create a breach in the enemy's defenses.
There was a breach in the castle wall after the siege.
A break in relations or a rift between people or groups. noun
The argument led to a breach between the two friends.
Efforts were made to heal the breach between the neighboring countries.
To make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defense). verb
The attackers breached the fortress walls.
Hackers breached the company's security system.