Break into
verb
To enter somewhere illegally or by force.
Thieves tried to break into my car last night
Often appears as...
- break into a house
- break into a car
verb
To start doing something new or different, especially as an interruption.
He suddenly broke into laughter
Often appears as...
- break into laughter
- break into tears
verb
To access a computer system or network without authority.
Hackers attempted to break into the company’s internal server
Often appears as...
- break into a system
- break into a server
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To succeed in a competitive field or industry.
He's trying to break into the music industry
Often appears as...
- break into the industry
- break into the market
verb
To enter somewhere illegally or by force.
Thieves tried to break into my car last night
Often appears as...
- break into a house
- break into a car
verb
To start doing something new or different, especially as an interruption.
He suddenly broke into laughter
Often appears as...
- break into laughter
- break into tears
verb
To access a computer system or network without authority.
Hackers attempted to break into the company’s internal server
Often appears as...
- break into a system
- break into a server
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To succeed in a competitive field or industry.
He's trying to break into the music industry
Often appears as...
- break into the industry
- break into the market
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Illegal Activity
This meaning involves crime or forbidden entry, often associated with theft or vandalism.
The burglars managed to break into the jewelry store at midnight.
Pro Tip 2/3Security Concern
Use when discussing security measures or incidents related to unauthorised access.
After the break-in, they upgraded their alarm system.
Pro Tip 3/3No Permission
Emphasizes entering an area without the owner's permission.
You can't just break into someone's house, even if you have good intentions.
Pro Tip 1/3Illegal Activity
This meaning involves crime or forbidden entry, often associated with theft or vandalism.
The burglars managed to break into the jewelry store at midnight.
Pro Tip 2/3Security Concern
Use when discussing security measures or incidents related to unauthorised access.
After the break-in, they upgraded their alarm system.
Pro Tip 3/3No Permission
Emphasizes entering an area without the owner's permission.
You can't just break into someone's house, even if you have good intentions.
Pro Tip 1/3Illegal Activity
This meaning involves crime or forbidden entry, often associated with theft or vandalism.
The burglars managed to break into the jewelry store at midnight.
Pro Tip 2/3Security Concern
Use when discussing security measures or incidents related to unauthorised access.
After the break-in, they upgraded their alarm system.
Pro Tip 3/3No Permission
Emphasizes entering an area without the owner's permission.
You can't just break into someone's house, even if you have good intentions.
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