break-in

• Sustantivo que designa la entrada ilegal en un edificio o local, generalmente con la intención de cometer un robo u otro delito.

A noun referring to an illegal entry into a building or premises, typically with the intent to commit theft or another crime.

1. Illegal entryB1formal

   An act of entering a building or property illegally, typically with the intent to commit theft or other crimes.

   allanamiento

   • The police are investigating a break-in at the jewelry store.
   • They installed an alarm system after the break-in.
   • The break-in occurred while the family was on vacation.

   Sinónimosbreaking and enteringburglaryhousebreakingintrusion