breaches
word · lemma: breach
Definition
'Breaches' is the plural of 'breach'. It means acts of breaking a law, rule, or agreement, or gaps/openings, especially in walls or security.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in legal, business, cybersecurity, and military contexts. Typical collocations: 'security breaches', 'data breaches', 'breaches of contract'. Used for both physical openings and failures to follow rules.
Spanish: incumplimientos - violaciones - brechas (físicas o de seguridad)Portuguese (BR): quebras - violações - brechas (de segurança ou físicas)Portuguese (PT): incumprimentos - violações - brechas (de segurança ou físicas)Chinese (Simplified): 违反 - 破坏 - 漏洞Chinese (Traditional): 違反 - 破壞 - 漏洞Hindi: उल्लंघन - भंग - छेद (सुरक्षा या दीवार आदि में)Arabic: انتهاكات - خروقات - ثغرات (أمنية أو مادية)
Example Sentences
The company fixed all breaches in their security system.
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There were several breaches of the contract.
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The storm caused many breaches in the old wall.
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We're investigating multiple breaches after last night's cyberattack.
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Repeated breaches of policy may lead to suspension.
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We can't afford any more data breaches this year.
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