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break in

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break in
1. to interrupt. During the day they break in about every half hour to give the latest news.
2. to enter illegally. While she was out somebody broke in and stole everything she had.
See also: break


break in something
to make something comfortable by using it. They're great shoes because I've already broken them in.
See also: break


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Now if any one wants to break in a young horse well, that is the way.
Sophia started from her chair at his entrance; and his lordship advancing forwards, and making a low bow, said, "I am afraid, Miss Western, I break in upon you abruptly.
A figure crept stealthily through a break in the other end of the ruined building, now, but they did not notice it.
 
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