This is the 14643rd most frequent Russian word.
переломить
To break, overcome, or turn the tide.
In this context, 'переломить' is used metaphorically, meaning 'to change or alter the course or state of something', like a challenging situation.
Она решила переломить ситуацию и предприняла действия.
She decided to turn the situation around and took action.
Here, 'переломить' is used to describe significantly changing the progress or momentum, especially in competitive scenarios like games or conflicts.
Этот раунд позволил команде переломить ход игры.
This round allowed the team to break the game's momentum.
Here, 'переломить' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to break something, especially into two pieces', like bread or an object.