What is the meaning of the word "break through"?

Definitions:

  1. to break out of copy to clipboard verb
    • The prisoner wanted to break through the cell. copy to clipboard
  2. to pass through a barrier copy to clipboard verb
    • I broke through the glass ceiling. copy to clipboard
  3. to penetrate or succeed after a period of non-activity copy to clipboard verb
    • The formal agreement was a celebrated break through after months of arguing and fighting. copy to clipboard

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