You heard “breach” in the news.

A breach is a failure in security that allows someone to get into a system or information they should not access.

For example: The company reported a breach after someone accessed its files.

Here, a breach is an event in which someone got into the company’s files without permission.

You heard “credentials” in the news.

Credentials are details that prove who you are or allow you to use an account.

For example: I entered my credentials to sign in to the website.

Here, credentials are the account details entered to use the website.

Here, it means details, such as a username and password, used to access an account.

To access an account means to get into it or use it.

For example: I entered my credentials to sign in to the website.

To sign in means to enter account details so you can use a website or service.

You heard “proposal” in the news.

A proposal is a plan or suggestion for others to consider.

For example: She made a proposal to change the meeting time.

Here, a proposal is her suggestion to change when the meeting happens.