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  • Definition
    • 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
      • He broke in the door

    • 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

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