break into

/bɹˈeɪk ˌɪntʊ/

to break into

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: break]

s’introduire par effraction dans

to enter or open a building, car, etc. by force, especially to steal something

pénétrer (un marché, ...)

to become successful in the task one is dealing with

percer dans

***to begin working in a new business or a new area

Exemples

1. The glass slipped from her hand and broke into a dozen pieces.

2. After being on the cusp for several years, Mark finally broke into mainstream success with his most recent novel.

3. The jar broke into many small pieces.

4. The Asian elephants broke into two homes as well as a grain alcohol store.