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Definition break into in British English

break into phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to start doing something

Example

The children saw the sea and broke into a run.

Example

We watched her puzzled face break gently into a smile.

Example

I almost expected him to break into song.

Example

My legs were shaking with exhaustion, but Phil hadn't even broken into a sweat.

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about
2

to start to have success in your career or an area of activity

Example

We see the deal with China as a way of breaking into markets in the Far East.

Example

It's always been his ambition to break into broadcasting.

Synonyms and related words
succeed manage pull off join arrive enter
3

to start to use an amount of money

Example

We had to break into our savings to pay the fine.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
4

to interrupt someone when they are talking or thinking

Example

Christopher's voice broke into her thoughts.

Synonyms and related words
interrupt intervene break in
Definition break into in British English