Break-into meaning

(idiomatic) To enter illegally or by force, especially in order to commit a crime.

Somebody broke into his car and stole his tools and CDs.

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To begin suddenly.

The horse broke into a gallop as they neared the barn.

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(idiomatic) To open or begin to use.

I finally broke into the second package of cookies.

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(idiomatic) To successfully enter a profession or business.

He hopes to break into show business.

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Break-into Sentence Examples

  • By the way, someone tried to break into my apartment last night.

  • For the most part, the facial expressions of those sitting around the table were sympathetic, but Dulce looked as if she was ready to break into tears.

  • Jessi watched her cousin walk away then break into a run as she crossed the street and headed towards the bookstore.

  • He also took pleasure in smoking a pipe of tobacco; or, when he had a mind to divert himself somewhat longer, he looked for some spiders and made them fight together, or he threw some flies into the cobweb, and was so well pleased with the result of that battle that he would sometimes break into laughter" (Colerus).

  • No security system is perfect, but having no security system makes your home easier to break into than a home with a system.

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