Phrasal verb №214

break in

/breɪk ɪn/

Meaning

To enter a building illegally; also to wear or use something new until comfortable

Example

Thieves broke in while the family was on holiday.

Thieves broke in while the family was on holiday.

Examples with the phrasal verb break in

She wore her new boots at home to break them in.

She wore her new boots at home to break them in.

We need to break in the new car slowly.

We need to break in the new car slowly.

The director broke in the young actor with a small role.

The director broke in the young actor with a small role.