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Definition break in in American English

break in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
Example

Someone had broken in through the bedroom window.

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steal walk off with rob
2

to interrupt when someone is talking

Example

"Hilary," he broke in gently, "I'm just trying to help."

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interrupt intervene break in
3

to help someone get used to something new, for example a new job

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upskill teach train settle into adjust grow into
Example

a stiff pair of boots that took weeks to break in

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put on wear get dressed
5

to train a horse that is young or wild

Synonyms and related words
bareback be in the saddle break in
Definition break in in American English