break in

break in

 

break in

(enter a place illegally)

  • Someone broke in and made off with my motorcycle.

(interrupt)

  • Try not to break in while others are talking.

(make something comfortable or less stiff by using it)

  • He went out for a walk to break in his new shoes.

(run a new machine softly for a while until it is ready for regular use)

  • I want to go out and break in my new car.

(train or familiarize a beginner)

  • We’re breaking him in to the job because he is somewhat new to it.

(break something so as to fall inward)

  • Come out right now, or I’ll have to break this door in.

 

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