Break In (Verb)
Meaning 1
Break so as to fall inward; "He broke in the door".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Meaning 2
Break into a conversation; "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act; "Someone broke in while I was on vacation"; "They broke into my car and stole my radio!"; "who broke into my account last night?".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 5
Intrude on uninvited; "The nosy couple broke in on our conversation".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 6
Make submissive, obedient, or useful; "The horse was tough to break"; "I broke in the new intern".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..