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to break into
01
to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft
Transitive: to break into a property
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
into
Base verb
break
Present tense
break into
3rd person singular
breaks into
Present participle
breaking into
Past simple
broke into
Past participle
broken into
Examples
The neighbors witnessed the suspicious individuals breaking into the vacant house.
02
to join or interrupt an ongoing conversation
Transitive: to break into a conversation
Examples
The sudden entrance of the boss broke into the team's discussion.
03
to start running suddenly, sometimes with an increase in speed
Transitive: to break into a run
Examples
The crowd broke into a run as the rain started pouring.
04
to become successful in a task or activity one is dealing with
Transitive: to break into a field of activity
Examples
The company 's innovative approach allowed them to break into new markets.
05
to start using money from one's budget or savings unexpectedly or unwillingly
Transitive: to break into one's budget or savings
Examples
An unforeseen event like a car accident can break into your financial security.
06
to start laughing or singing unexpectedly
Transitive: to break into a reaction
Examples
The room broke into laughter when he shared his amusing experience.
