break in

/bɹˈeɪk ˈɪn/

to break in

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: break]

break into a conversation

synonyms : barge in

to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something

synonyms : break

start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role

make submissive, obedient, or useful

synonyms : break

break so as to fall inward

intrude on uninvited

*** Cause to function more naturally through use or wear

Examples

1. The boat hit a rock and broke in half.

2. The boat hit a rock and broke in half.

3. The scandal broke in 1875.

4. The instrument broke in my nose!