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to break into
[phrase form: break]
01
arrombar, invadir à força
to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft
Transitive: to break into a property
Exemplos
The security system prevented the burglars from breaking into the house.
O sistema de segurança impediu que os ladrões arrombassem a casa.
02
interromper, se intrometer em
to join or interrupt an ongoing conversation
Transitive: to break into a conversation
Exemplos
The breaking news about the storm broke into the ongoing meeting.
As últimas notícias sobre a tempestade interromperam a reunião em andamento.
03
começar a correr, arrancar a correr
to start running suddenly, sometimes with an increase in speed
Transitive: to break into a run
Exemplos
He suddenly broke into a run when he heard the starting gun.
De repente, ele começou a correr quando ouviu o tiro de partida.
04
adentrar, estabelecer-se
to become successful in a task or activity one is dealing with
Transitive: to break into a field of activity
Exemplos
The new business model allowed the company to break into international markets.
O novo modelo de negócios permitiu que a empresa entrasse nos mercados internacionais.
05
recorrer a, usar
to start using money from one's budget or savings unexpectedly or unwillingly
Transitive: to break into one's budget or savings
Exemplos
The sudden home repair broke into their vacation fund.
O reparo repentino da casa invadiu o fundo de férias deles.
06
irromper em, começar a
to start laughing or singing unexpectedly
Transitive: to break into a reaction
Exemplos
As the speaker concluded the inspiring speech, the audience broke into applause.
Quando o orador concluiu o discurso inspirador, a plateia irrompeu em aplausos.
