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to break in
[phrase form: break]
01
arrombar, roubar
to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something
Intransitive
Exemplos
The restaurant owner reinforced the back entrance because they were worried about someone attempting to break in after hours.
O dono do restaurante reforçou a entrada dos fundos porque estavam preocupados com alguém tentando arrombar depois do horário.
02
interromper, cortar a palavra
to start to speak in the middle of a conversation
Intransitive
Exemplos
The teacher broke in with an important announcement.
O professor interrompeu com um anúncio importante.
03
lançar, inovar
to start something entirely new or take it to a higher level
Transitive: to break in sth
Exemplos
The fashion designer is excited to break in the new collection with a fashion show.
O estilista está animado para lançar a nova coleção com um desfile de moda.
04
domar, adestrar
to make a horse obedient, typically a young one
Transitive: to break in a horse
Exemplos
The trainer took the time to break each horse in with care.
O treinador dedicou tempo para domar cada cavalo com cuidado.
05
desabar, colapsar
to break in a way that causes the broken parts to fall inward
Intransitive
Exemplos
The forceful push caused the locker door to break in.
O empurrão forte fez a porta do armário quebrar para dentro.
06
amaciamento, amolecer
to make something work better by using it regularly
Transitive: to break in sth
Exemplos
Breaking in a new mattress involves sleeping on it regularly for a few weeks.
Amaciar um colchão novo envolve dormir nele regularmente por algumas semanas.
07
iniciar, treinar
to assist someone in getting used to a specific way of behaving or working
Transitive: to break in sb
Exemplos
The team-building activities aim to break the members in and foster collaboration.
As atividades de team-building visam integrar os membros e promover a colaboração.
