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 Definitions of break-in  [ˈbreɪkˌfrʌnt]  

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Definition of 'break-in' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) break-in
an illegal forcible entry into a home, office, etc.

2.  break-in
a period of using or running something new, as an automobile, until normal operating conditions have been reached.

Etymology:  (1855–60)

Definition of 'break-in' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) housebreaking, break-in, breaking and entering
trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

2. (verb) break in, break
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?"

3. (verb) chime in, cut in, put in, butt in, chisel in, barge in, break in
break into a conversation
"her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation"

4. (verb) break in
start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role

5. (verb) break in
intrude on uninvited
"The nosy couple broke in on our conversation"

6. (verb) break in
break so as to fall inward
"He broke in the door"

7. (verb) break in, break
make submissive, obedient, or useful
"The horse was tough to break"; "I broke in the new intern"



'break-in' - Nearby Entries  

break in  break into  break loose  break-in  breaking point  breaking wind  breakneck  



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