Break in
/ˈbreɪk ɪn/B2
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1. To enter a place forcibly and illegally.
- The burglar decided to break in through the back door.
- Someone broke in while we were on vacation.
2. To interrupt someone speaking.
- I don't mean to break in, but I have some important news to share.
- She always breaks in when others are speaking during meetings.
3. To wear or use something new until it becomes comfortable.
- I need to break in my new shoes before the marathon.
- He took a week to break in his new guitar.
4. To train someone in a new job or activity.
- The manager is responsible for breaking in the new employee.
- It usually takes a month or so to break in new staff members.
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