break into
verb
Forms breaks into breaking into broke into broken into
- verb (transitive, idiomatic) To enter illegally or by force, especially in order to commit a crime. “Somebody broke into his car and stole his tools and CDs.”
- verb (transitive, idiomatic) To open or begin to use. “I finally broke into the second package of cookies.”
- verb (transitive, idiomatic) To successfully enter a profession or business. “He hopes to break into show business.”
- verb (transitive) To begin suddenly. “The horse broke into a gallop as they neared the barn.”
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