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Present participle for to force one's way into a place or building illegally
“Would-be thieves had smashed the door lock in an attempt to break in.”
Present participle for to tame or domesticate (an animal)
“It takes on average 4 to 6 weeks to break in a horse, but that time span is based on several assumptions.”
Present participle for to train or educate someone or an animal
“The course commenced in March and not in October in order to enable to break in the students during the slack Yala season for the more rigorous work in the Maha season.”
Present participle for to cause (something, or someone, new) to function more naturally through use or wear
“Generally, I will break in my shoes for at least a week, wearing them every day after work for at least an hour or two.”
Present participle for to interrupt or intrude on a conversation or activity
“Lebron turned around to break in on a conversation about which player was the greatest of all time.”
Present participle for to affect
Present participle for to break something by forcing it inwards or piercing it roughly
Present participle for to enter into, or intrude on, a person's space or affairs
Present participle for to force open
Present participle for to exert for the sake of training, especially in fields requiring toughness or discipline
Present participle for to gain access or entry into
Present participle for to set up or establish
Present participle for to undo or open a lock or something locked
Present participle for to use something for the first time
Present participle for to make a way through, or into, with physical strength
Present participle for to physically pierce or probe into
The action of irrupting or breaking into
Any preparation or training, especially athletic training of the body
A familiarization with something, especially a new environment
A burglary by forced entry
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