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break in

verb

Meaning

  1. To enter a place by force or illicit means.
  2. To cause (something, or someone, new) to function more naturally through use or wear
  3. (of a horse) To tame; make obedient; to train to follow orders of the owner.
  4. To interrupt one's conversation; speak before another person has finished speaking.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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