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break in

 
See:
break
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to enter by force and illegally.
The lock was weak, and the thief broke in easily.
similar words:
rob
definition 2: to train, or to prepare for use.
You should break in your new boots before the long hike.
synonyms:
prepare, train
similar words:
condition, tame, use