English to English
verb
- 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?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- break into a conversation
Her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation.
source: WordNet 3.0
- start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
source: WordNet 3.0
- intrude on uninvited
The nosy couple broke in on our conversation.
source: WordNet 3.0
- break so as to fall inward
He broke in the door.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make submissive, obedient, or useful
The horse was tough to break.
I broke in the new intern.
source: WordNet 3.0
