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.