break into

/bɹˈeɪk ˌɪntʊ/

to break into

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: break]

to enter or open a building, car, etc. by force, especially to steal something

express or utter spontaneously

change pace

to become successful in the task one is dealing with

*** to start to use an amount of money or food that you have been saving

***to begin working in a new business or a new area

Examples

1. The glass slipped from her hand and broke into a dozen pieces.

2. After being on the cusp for several years, Mark finally broke into mainstream success with his most recent novel.

3. The jar broke into many small pieces.

4. The Asian elephants broke into two homes as well as a grain alcohol store.