break in


Definition: Meaning of, break in in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / breɪk ɪn /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
break in broke in broken in
Present Participle Third Person Singular
breaking in breaks in
  1. [intransitive] to enter a building by force, especially in order to steal things
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  2. [intransitive] to interrupt when someone is talking
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  3. [transitive] to help someone get used to something new, for example a new job
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  4. [transitive] to make new shoes or clothes comfortable by wearing them
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  5. [transitive] to train a horse that is young or wild
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