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burst through

[/bɜːrst θruː/]
verb (phrasal)
irromper por; arrombar; atravessar violentamente
1. To break forcefully through something that was blocking or containing you
The fire brigade burst through the door to rescue the family.
A brigada de incêndio irrompeu pela porta para resgatar a família.
2. To suddenly emerge or appear with force or energy
The sun burst through the clouds after the storm.
O sol irrompeu pelas nuvens após a tempestade.
3. To move forward rapidly and forcefully, overcoming obstacles
The runner burst through the finish line tape.
O corredor arrebentou a fita de chegada.
NYC Slang
bust through
Synonyms
break throughsmash throughpush throughcrash throughforce through
Antonyms
enter gentlypass through quietly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irromper por; arrombar
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
arrebenta; invade
Colloquial variation used in São Paulo
Portugal
irromper por; atravessar violentamente
Formal usage preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

burst through the door
burst through the clouds
burst through the barrier
burst through the silence
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