Break in

verb

Word Frequency: 3.9

Definitions

1.verbTo enter a place by force or illicit means.

"Someone broke in and stole his radio."

2.verbTo cause (something, or someone, new) to function more naturally through use or wear

"These shoes will be more comfortable after I have broken them in."

3.verb(of a horse) To tame; make obedient; to train to follow orders of the owner.

4.verbTo interrupt one's conversation; speak before another person has finished speaking.

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