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English to English verb
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enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act |  | Example: Someone broke in while I was on vacation
They broke into my car and stole my radio!
who broke into my account last night?
source: wordnet30
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break into a conversation | | Example: her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation
source: wordnet30
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start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role | | source: wordnet30
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intrude on uninvited | | Example: The nosy couple broke in on our conversation
source: wordnet30
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break so as to fall inward | | Example: He broke in the door
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
make submissive, obedient, or useful | | Example: The horse was tough to break
I broke in the new intern
source: wordnet30
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