break in

• Deutsches Verb für das gewaltsame oder unerlaubte Eindringen in einen Raum sowie für das Unterbrechen eines Gesprächs oder einer Tätigkeit.

A phrasal verb used to indicate entering a place forcibly or illegally, or to interrupt a conversation or activity.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · intransitiv · Phrasal, untrennbar

1. Enter forciblyformal

   To enter a building or place illegally, often by force.

   Einbrechen

   • The thief broke in through the back window.
   • Someone broke in and stole the jewelry.
   • The police arrested the man who tried to break in.

   Synonymeburglarizeintrudeinvaderaidstormtrespass

2. informal

   To interrupt a conversation or activity.

   Unterbrechen

   • She broke in with a sudden question.
   • He broke in while I was speaking.
   • Don't break in when others are talking.

   Synonymebarge inbutt inchime incut ininterjectinterposeinterruptintrude

3. Train or accustominformal

   To train a new person or animal to perform a task or adapt to a new situation.

   Anlernen oder Eingewöhnen

   • The manager is breaking in the new employee.
   • They are breaking in the horse for riding.
   • It takes time to break in a new pair of shoes.

   Synonymeaccustomcoachconditionindoctrinateinitiateorientprepareseasontraintutor

Grundverbbreak