Break-in Definition

brākĭn
breakin, break-ins
noun
break-ins
The act of forcibly entering a building, apartment, etc., esp. in order to rob.
Webster's New World
A forcible entry, as into a building or room, for an illegal purpose, especially theft.
American Heritage
An initial period of employment or operation during which the performance of a person or thing may be evaluated and adjusted.
American Heritage

An act of entering somewhere with the intent to steal or commit some other offense; an instance of breaking and entering.

There was a break-in at the shop; everything was taken.
Wiktionary
adjective
Designating or of the period of first use, intended to prepare something or train someone new.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Break-in

Noun

Singular:
break-in
Plural:
break-ins

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