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Break into

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To enter illegally or by force, especially in order to commit a crime. idiomatic, transitive

    "Somebody broke into his car and stole his tools and CDs."

  2. 2
    change pace wordnet
  3. 3
    To open or begin to use. idiomatic, transitive

    "I finally broke into the second package of cookies."

  4. 4
    express or utter spontaneously wordnet
  5. 5
    To successfully enter a profession or business. idiomatic, transitive

    "He hopes to break into show business."

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  1. 6
    To begin suddenly. transitive

    "The horse broke into a gallop as they neared the barn."

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