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to break in
[phrase form: break]
01
to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something
Intransitive
Example
The security system prevented the burglars from breaking in.
The alarm system alerted the police when someone tried to break in.
The homeowners worried about someone trying to break in while they were away.
02
to start to speak in the middle of a conversation
Intransitive
Example
The teacher broke in with an important announcement.
Someone 's coughing broke in, disrupting the quiet room.
He broke in with a comment as soon as they paused.
03
to start something entirely new or take it to a higher level
Transitive: to break in sth
Example
The organization is working to break in innovative practices for better productivity.
The school is excited to break in a digital learning platform.
They are determined to break in a modern approach to customer service.
04
to make a horse obedient, typically a young one
Transitive: to break in a horse
Example
The cowboy spent weeks breaking in the new ranch horses.
They started breaking in the young colt as soon as it was ready.
05
to break in a way that causes the broken parts to fall inward
Intransitive
Example
The forceful push caused the locker door to break in.
The impact of the collision caused the car 's windshield to break in.
The roof of the old barn finally started to break in after years of neglect.
06
to make something work better by using it regularly
Transitive: to break in sth
Example
Regular exercise will break in the new sneakers.
Regular usage will naturally break in the stiffness of the leather wallet.
Breaking in a new mattress involves sleeping on it regularly for a few weeks.
07
to assist someone in getting used to a specific way of behaving or working
Transitive: to break in sb
Παράδειγμα
The security system prevented the burglars from breaking in.
The alarm system alerted the police when someone tried to break in.
The homeowners worried about someone trying to break in while they were away.
Residents in the apartment complex formed a neighborhood watch after a recent incident of someone trying to break in.
The restaurant owner reinforced the back entrance because they were worried about someone attempting to break in after hours.
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