Breach

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Related to stepping into the breach: pay heed, On a par, give rise to, along the line, come to fruition, on the off chance

Breach

A violation. For trade and legal contexts, see breach of concession agreement and breach of contract.

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It has sparked fears of an MRSA outbreak, but South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, says managers will be stepping into the breach to make sure wards are cleaned.

Hospital cleaners to strike again

If Jocky goes back up to Scotland he will have done a great job for us by stepping into the breach

football: Sturrock in job snub to Plymouth

Grahame Morris, former general manager of the Grey Street theatre, is stepping into the breach following the death of chief executive Peter Sarah last month.