breach, gap, opening
1. An opening or gap in a wall, fence, or other structure
The cannon fire created a breach in the castle wall.
O fogo de canhão criou uma brecha na parede do castelo.
2. A break or rupture in a relationship, agreement, or continuity
The scandal opened a breach between the two families.
O escândalo abriu uma brecha entre as duas famílias.
3. An opportunity or advantageous opening
The new market created a breach for our business expansion.
O novo mercado criou uma brecha para nossa expansão comercial.
4. A violation or infraction of rules or law
A breach of contract can result in legal consequences.
Uma brecha de contrato pode resultar em consequências legais.
Related Idioms & Phrases
abrir uma brecha - to open an opportunity or make a breakthrough
entrar pela brecha - to take advantage of an opening
fechar a brecha - to close a gap or seal an opening
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