1. the act of breaking through or violating something, especially a barrier or agreement
2. the action of a whale jumping out of the water
Usage: marine biology

1. present participle of breach; breaking through or violating something

Examples

• The whale was breaching repeatedly near our boat.
• Security cameras caught someone breaching the perimeter fence.
• The company faced penalties for breaching the contract terms.
• Humpback whales are famous for their spectacular breaching behavior.
• The dam is at risk of breaching during the flood.
• The breaching of confidentiality led to serious consequences.
• We watched in amazement as the whale completed its breaching display.