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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- break in :enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
- Someone broke in while I was on vacation|They broke into my car and stole my radio!|who broke into my account last night?
- break in :break into a conversation
- her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation
- break in :intrude on uninvited
- The nosy couple broke in on our conversation
- break in :break so as to fall inward
- break in :make submissive, obedient, or useful
- The horse was tough to break|I broke in the new intern
- break in :start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role