1. break, break in

enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act

Example Sentences:
'Someone broke in while I was on vacation'
'They broke into my car and stole my radio!'
'who broke into my account last night?'

• break

2. barge in, break in, butt in, chime in, chisel in, cut in, put in

break into a conversation

Example Sentences:
'her husband always chimes in, even when he is not involved in the conversation'

• barge in
• butt in
• chime in
• chisel in
• cut in
• put in

3. break in

start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role

4. break in

intrude on uninvited

Example Sentences:
'The nosy couple broke in on our conversation'

5. break in

break so as to fall inward

Example Sentences:
'He broke in the door'

6. break, break in

make submissive, obedient, or useful

Example Sentences:
'The horse was tough to break'
'I broke in the new intern'

• break