przełom — meaning in English
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English meaning
- breakthrough noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
- canyon noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
- cusp noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
- watershed noun The area of land that drains into a particular river, lake, or sea.
Senses
przełom is used for these senses in English:
- breakthrough Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.
- canyon A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
- cusp (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
- watershed (figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.
breakthrough — full definition
- noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
- adj Describing a case of illness occurring despite protection, such as after vaccination.
canyon — full definition
- noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
- verb Of water or another liquid, to cut a canyon-like channel as it flows.