DICTOMETER

BREAK IN

(break in, escalar, bryte seg inn)

1. Synonyms:
   • Housebreaking
   • Break-in
   • Breaking and entering
   Definitions:
   • trespassing for an unlawful purpose
   • illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Break in
   • Break
   Definitions:
   • enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
   Examples:
   • Someone broke in while I was on vacation
   • They broke into my car and stole my radio!
   • Who broke into my account last night?
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Chime in
   • Cut in
   • Put in
   • Butt in
   • Chisel in
   • Barge in
   • Break in
   Definitions:
   • break into a conversation
   Examples:
   • Her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Break in
   Definitions:
   • start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Break in
   Definitions:
   • intrude on uninvited
   Examples:
   • The nosy couple broke in on our conversation
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Break in
   Definitions:
   • break so as to fall inward
   Examples:
   • He broke in the door
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Break in
   • Break
   Definitions:
   • make submissive, obedient, or useful
   Examples:
   • The horse was tough to break
   • I broke in the new intern