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- See:
- break
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phrase |
| definition 1: |
to enter a home or other property by force, without authorization, and with an illegal purpose.
They heard a strange noise in the house and feared that someone was breaking in.- similar words:
- rob
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| definition 2: |
to train, or to prepare for use.
The sergeant is breaking in the new recruits.You should break in your new boots before the long hike.- synonyms:
- initiate, prepare, train
- similar words:
- condition, groom, tame, use
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| definition 3: |
to interrupt during a conversation, meeting, broadcast or the like.
I'm sorry to break in, but I have an urgent message for you. |
| related words: |
christen, crack, crash, discipline, enter, initiate, season |
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