break in
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Definitions
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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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break into a conversation; "her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation"
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start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
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intrude on uninvited; "The nosy couple broke in on our conversation"
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break so as to fall inward; "He broke in the door"
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make submissive, obedient, or useful; "The horse was tough to break"; "I broke in the new intern"