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to break in
[phrase form: break]
01
s'introduire par effraction, cambrioler
to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something
Intransitive
Exemples
The homeowners worried about someone trying to break in while they were away.
Les propriétaires s'inquiétaient que quelqu'un essaie de s'introduire par effraction pendant leur absence.
02
interrompre, couper la parole
to start to speak in the middle of a conversation
Intransitive
Exemples
He broke in with a comment as soon as they paused.
Il a interrompu avec un commentaire dès qu'ils ont fait une pause.
03
lancer, innover
to start something entirely new or take it to a higher level
Transitive: to break in sth
Exemples
The school is excited to break in a digital learning platform.
L'école est ravie de lancer une plateforme d'apprentissage numérique.
04
dresser, dompter
to make a horse obedient, typically a young one
Transitive: to break in a horse
Exemples
The trainer emphasized the importance of trust when breaking horses in.
Le formateur a souligné l'importance de la confiance lors du débourrage des chevaux.
05
s'effondrer, s'affaisser
to break in a way that causes the broken parts to fall inward
Intransitive
Exemples
The weakened dam is at risk of breaking in after days of heavy rain.
Le barrage affaibli risque de s'effondrer après des jours de fortes pluies.
06
roder, assouplir
to make something work better by using it regularly
Transitive: to break in sth
Exemples
Regular exercise will break in the new sneakers.
L'exercice régulier assouplira les nouvelles baskets.
07
initier, former
to assist someone in getting used to a specific way of behaving or working
Transitive: to break in sb
Exemples
The mentor's role is to break the mentee in by offering valuable insights.
Le rôle du mentor est d'initier le mentoré en offrant des perspectives précieuses.
