WikiWord

break into

From WikiWord

English

Etymology

No etymology has been added yet.

Pronunciation

Noun

No noun senses have been added yet.

Verb

break into verb

  1. To enter illegally or by force, especially in order to commit a crime.“Hackers broke into the bank's computer system and stole customer data.”
  2. To open or begin to use.“I finally broke into the second package of cookies.”
  3. To successfully enter a profession or business.“He hopes to break into show business.”
  4. To begin suddenly.“The horse broke into a gallop as they neared the barn.”

Word map

break ininbreakburglarizehousebreakbreak into a…intrudeburglarinfiltratebargebarge inbreak into

Related terms

Synonyms

Usage & collocations

No usage or collocation data has been added yet.

Community definitions

Community definitions for break into appear here as readers add and vote on them.

Usage in the wild

Real example sentences for break into appear here as readers add them.

References