breakthrough

• Sustantivo que designa un avance significativo y productivo, un descubrimiento importante o la superación exitosa de una barrera, como la defensa enemiga.

A noun referring to a significant and productive insight, an important discovery, or a successful penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense.

1. Major discovery or advanceB2formalscientific

   A significant and productive insight or discovery that leads to progress in a field.

   Avance importante o descubrimiento

   • The scientist's breakthrough in genetics opened new possibilities for treatment.
   • This research represents a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
   • The team celebrated their breakthrough after years of experimentation.

   Sinónimosachievementadvancedevelopmentdiscoveryinnovationleapmilestonestep forward

   Antónimosfailureregressionsetback

2. Important achievementB2formal

   Making an important discovery or achieving a significant milestone.

   Avance importante

   • The company's breakthrough in battery technology revolutionized the industry.
   • Her breakthrough in cancer research earned her international recognition.
   • The new drug is considered a breakthrough in treating the disease.

   Sinónimosadvancediscoveryinnovationleapmilestonesuccess

   Antónimosfailureregressionsetbackstagnation

3. Overcoming an obstacleB2formal

   A penetration of a barrier, such as an enemy's defense or a difficult problem.

   Avance, superación de un obstáculo

   • The army achieved a breakthrough in the enemy's front line.
   • The negotiations led to a breakthrough in the long-standing conflict.
   • The team made a breakthrough in solving the complex mathematical problem.

   Sinónimosachievementadvancebreachdevelopmentdiscoverypenetrationprogresssuccess

   Antónimosfailureregressionsetbackstumbling block