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to break in
[phrase form: break]
01
to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something
Intransitive
Example
The alarm system alerted the police when someone tried to break in.
The homeowners worried about someone trying to break in while they were away.
The security system prevented the burglars from breaking in.
02
to start to speak in the middle of a conversation
Intransitive
Example
A shout from the street broke in on their discussion.
He broke in with a comment as soon as they paused.
Someone 's coughing broke in, disrupting the quiet room.
03
to start something entirely new or take it to a higher level
Transitive: to break in sth
Example
The company plans to break the product launch in with a grand event.
The school is excited to break in a digital learning platform.
They are determined to break in a modern approach to customer service.
04
to make a horse obedient, typically a young one
Transitive: to break in a horse
Example
The cowboy spent weeks breaking in the new ranch horses.
The trainer emphasized the importance of trust when breaking horses in.
They started breaking in the young colt as soon as it was ready.
05
to break in a way that causes the broken parts to fall inward
Intransitive
Example
The roof of the old barn finally started to break in after years of neglect.
The weakened dam is at risk of breaking in after days of heavy rain.
The old building started to break in during the earthquake, posing a safety risk.
06
to make something work better by using it regularly
Transitive: to break in sth
Example
It's important to break the leather gloves in before playing baseball.
Regular exercise will break in the new sneakers.
Regular usage will naturally break in the stiffness of the leather wallet.
07
to assist someone in getting used to a specific way of behaving or working
Transitive: to break in sb
Example
The team leader aimed to break the new member in gently to the project.
The mentor's role is to break the mentee in by offering valuable insights.
The structured guidance provided by the supervisor helps break apprentices in gradually.
