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breach barriers

[/briːtʃ ˈbæriərz/]
verb phrase
romper barreiras
1. to break through or overcome obstacles, walls, or impediments that separate or protect something
The team worked hard to breach barriers between departments.
A equipe trabalhou duro para romper as barreiras entre departamentos.
2. to penetrate a defensive line or fortification
The soldiers managed to breach barriers at the fortress entrance.
Os soldados conseguiram romper as barreiras na entrada da fortaleza.
3. to overcome social, cultural, or professional obstacles
She helped breach barriers for women in technology.
Ela ajudou a romper barreiras para mulheres na tecnologia.
Synonyms
overcome obstaclesbreak throughpenetrate barrierssurmount barriersremove barriers
Antonyms
build barrierserect obstaclesreinforce barriersmaintain barriers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
romper barreiras
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arrombar barreiras
more colloquial variant
São Paulo
ultrapassar barreiras
alternative formal usage
Portugal
romper barreiras
standard European Portuguese equivalent

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