breach

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, gegen ein Gesetz, eine Vereinbarung oder einen Verhaltenskodex zu verstoßen; kann auch einen Durchbruch, Riss oder eine Öffnung in einer Wand oder Barriere meinen.

A noun referring to an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; also can refer to a gap or opening made in a wall or barrier.

1. Violation of a rule or lawB2formal

   An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

   Verstoß

   • The company was sued for breach of contract.
   • This action constitutes a breach of security protocols.
   • He was found guilty of a breach of the peace.

   Synonymecontraventiondefianceinfractioninfringementnoncomplianceoffensetransgressionviolation

   Antonymeadherencecomplianceobedienceobservancerespect

2. Opening or gapB2formal

   A break or hole in a physical barrier, such as a wall or fence.

   Bresche

   • The soldiers made a breach in the castle wall.
   • Water poured through a breach in the dam.
   • They repaired the breach in the fence to keep the animals in.

   Synonymebreakcrackfissuregapholeopeningrentriftrupturesplit

3. Break in relationshipB2formal

   A break in friendly relations between people or groups.

   Bruch

   • The argument caused a serious breach between the two friends.
   • There was a breach in diplomatic relations between the countries.
   • The breach in their partnership was difficult to repair.

   Synonymealienationdisagreementdiscorddissensionestrangementriftruptureschismsplit

   Antonymeaccordamityharmonyrapprochementreconciliation

• Verb, das das Verletzen eines Gesetzes, einer Vereinbarung oder eines Standards bezeichnet oder das Entstehen einer Lücke oder Öffnung in einer physischen Barriere.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking or violating a law, agreement, or standard, or making a gap or opening in a physical barrier.

1. B2formal

   To break through or make an opening in a barrier, wall, or defense.

   Durchbrechen

   • The army breached the city walls after a long siege.
   • Water breached the dam during the heavy storm.
   • The security system was breached by hackers.

   Synonymebreakbreak throughcrackopenpenetratepiercepuncturerupturesplit

   Antonymeblockcloserepairseal

2. Violate an agreementB2formal

   To break or fail to comply with a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

   Verletzen

   • The company breached its contract with the supplier.
   • He breached the terms of his parole by leaving the state.
   • The government was accused of breaching international law.

   Synonymebreakcontravenedefydisobeyfloutinfringetransgressviolate

   Antonymeabidecomplyconformfollowhonorobeyobserveuphold