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Break Through (Verb)

Break out; "The tooth erupted and had to be extracted".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The volcano erupted, causing a massive break-through of molten lava into the nearby valley.
After prolonged labor, the baby's head made a break-through and was delivered safely.
As the fertilized egg begins to develop, it makes a break-through in the uterine lining and implants itself.
Due to strong winds and storms, a break-through in the sea wall occurred, causing severe flooding.
The dentist carefully monitored the emerging molar until it finally made a break-through through the gum.

Penetrate; "The sun broke through the clouds"; "The rescue team broke through the wall in the mine shaft".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

A beam of light broke through the dense foliage, illuminating the forest floor.
The researchers finally broke through the complex cryptographic code to unlock the data.
After days of rain, the sun broke through the clouds, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
Rescue workers struggled to break through the rubble to reach the trapped survivors.
Scientists made a groundbreaking discovery when they broke through a previously impenetrable layer of ice in the Antarctic.

Pass through (a barrier); "Registrations cracked through the 30,000 mark in the county".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The fire department worked to break through the rubble to rescue those trapped inside.
Scientists used a new technology to break through the surface tension of the substance.
The sound of her voice began to break through the background noise and caught everyone's attention.
Market sales were low until the new product marketing strategy helped to break through the slump.
Protesters were unable to break through the police line and were forced to disperse.