Break Into (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Express or utter spontaneously; "break into a yodel"; "break into a song"; "break into tears".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

• She broke into laughter as soon as her friend told the joke.
• The musicians broke into applause as the conductor finished his speech.
• The singer broke into a rendition of the classic song as the audience cheered.
• He broke into sobs when he heard the news about his lost loved one.
• The young girl couldn't help but break into a smile as she unwrapped her birthday gift.

Hypernyms

• Emit
• Let Out
• Let Loose

Meaning ²

Change pace; "The dancers broke into a cha-cha"; "The horse broke into a gallop".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The sprinter broke into a blistering pace down the final stretch of track.
• The rowers broke into a frantic rhythm as they neared the finish line.
• The musician's fingers broke into a frenzied solo, mesmerizing the audience.
• As the sun set over the rolling hills, the cantering horse broke into a joyful gallop.
• The band broke into an upbeat melody, drawing the crowd onto the dance floor.