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to break in
[phrase form: break]
01
entrar por la fuerza, allanar
to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The security system prevented the burglars from breaking in.
El sistema de seguridad impidió que los ladrones entraran por la fuerza.
02
interrumpir, cortar la palabra
to start to speak in the middle of a conversation
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Someone 's coughing broke in, disrupting the quiet room.
La tos de alguien interrumpió, alterando la habitación tranquila.
03
lanzar, innovar
to start something entirely new or take it to a higher level
Transitive: to break in sth
Ejemplos
They are determined to break in a modern approach to customer service.
Están decididos a introducir un enfoque moderno en el servicio al cliente.
04
domar, adiestrar
to make a horse obedient, typically a young one
Transitive: to break in a horse
Ejemplos
They started breaking in the young colt as soon as it was ready.
Comenzaron a domar el potro joven tan pronto como estuvo listo.
05
derrumbarse, colapsar
to break in a way that causes the broken parts to fall inward
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The old building started to break in during the earthquake, posing a safety risk.
El viejo edificio comenzó a derrumbarse durante el terremoto, lo que representaba un riesgo para la seguridad.
06
domar, amoldar
to make something work better by using it regularly
Transitive: to break in sth
Ejemplos
Regular usage will naturally break in the stiffness of the leather wallet.
El uso regular amoldará naturalmente la rigidez de la billetera de cuero.
07
iniciar, adiestrar
to assist someone in getting used to a specific way of behaving or working
Transitive: to break in sb
Ejemplos
The structured guidance provided by the supervisor helps break apprentices in gradually.
La orientación estructurada proporcionada por el supervisor ayuda a introducir gradualmente a los aprendices.
