Collocations for breakthrough - noun
ADJ.
big, crucial, great, historic, important, major, real, significant | diplomatic, medical, political, scientific, technological
VERB + BREAKTHROUGH
be, represent | achieve, make
We have achieved a real breakthrough in the search for peace.
We have achieved a real breakthrough in the search for peace.
BREAKTHROUGH + VERB
come, happen
The crucial breakthrough came almost by accident.
The crucial breakthrough came almost by accident.
PREP.
~ for
The new deal represents a major breakthrough for the company.
The new deal represents a major breakthrough for the company.
~ in
a significant breakthrough in computer design
a significant breakthrough in computer design