Go into a building to steal something
Meanings
- Go into a building to steal something (inseparable, International English)
- Interrupt something (intransitive, International English)
- Train a horse to be ridden (separable [optional], International English)
Examples
- The burglars BROKE IN and stole the TV and video.
- I'm sorry to BREAK IN on your conversation, but there's a problem.
- It took ages to BREAK the horse IN.Carefully use new products until they are fully functional.
- I must watch my speed until I BREAK IN my new Volvo.