To break through or defeat something (e.g., a barrier, record, or convention); to abolish or overcome.
彼は長年の記録を打破した。
He broke a long-standing record.
古い慣習を打破する必要がある。
There is a need to break away from old customs.
チームは強豪を打破して準決勝に進んだ。
The team defeated the strong opponent and advanced to the semifinals.