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
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?