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Break in

To enter a place by force or illicit means.

📖 Definitions of "Break in"

verb
  1. 1

    To enter a place by force or illicit means.

    "Someone broke in and stole his radio."

  2. 2

    To cause (something, or someone, new) to function more naturally through use or wear

    "These shoes will be more comfortable after I have broken them in."

  3. 3

    (of a horse) To tame; make obedient; to train to follow orders of the owner.

  4. 4

    To interrupt one's conversation; speak before another person has finished speaking.

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