Break-in (Noun)
Meaning
Trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police were able to identify the suspects in the break-in at the jewelry store by reviewing the security footage.
- There was a string of break-ins in the neighborhood last month, with thieves targeting homes with visible valuables.
- A rock was used to shatter the front window during the break-in at the convenience store.
- The security alarm was triggered during the break-in, alerting the police to the potential crime in progress.
- Authorities have released surveillance footage of a suspected break-in at a local business, showing a person attempting to force their way into the building.