break in/into

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verb
R

To enter a place forcefully, often to steal or damage.

The thief broke into the store to steal money.

R

To interrupt something that is happening.

The loud noise broke into the quiet room.

R

To start using something new, especially after not using it for a while.

He broke in his new boots by hiking in the mountains.

translation

v. To enter a place forcefully, often to steal or damage.; To interrupt something that is happening.; To start using something new, especially after not using it for a while.