Definitions for break in

Definitions for (verb) break in

Main entry: break, break in

Definition: make submissive, obedient, or useful

Usage: The horse was tough to break; I broke in the new intern


Main entry: break in

Definition: break so as to fall inward

Usage: He broke in the door


Main entry: break in

Definition: start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role


Main entry: chime in, chisel in, break in, butt in, put in, barge in, cut in

Definition: break into a conversation

Usage: her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation


Main entry: break in

Definition: intrude on uninvited

Usage: The nosy couple broke in on our conversation


Main entry: break, break in

Definition: enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act

Usage: Someone broke in while I was on vacation; They broke into my car and stole my radio!; who broke into my account last night?


Visual thesaurus for break in