break ~ into ... — to enter a place illegally or by force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to enter a place illegally or by force
Pronunciation (IPA): /breɪk ˈɪntuː/
Example Sentences
- The burglar broke into the pizza shop just for free cheese.
- My grandmother finally broke into social media at age 80.
- When she heard the good news, she broke into happy tears.
break ~ into ...
VERB[/breɪk ˈɪntuː/]
to enter a place illegally or by force
to enter a place illegally or by force
For her sake, break into and take what you need!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'break into' combines Old English 'brecan' (to break, shatter) with Latin 'in' (into, within). Originally denoting the physical act of forcibly entering or shattering something, the expression evolved to encompass figurative meanings such as beginning suddenly or gaining entry into a profession or field.
Breakdown
break (Old English 'brecan', meaning to shatter or destroy) + into (Latin 'in', meaning within or toward the inside), forming a phrasal verb indicating forcible entry or sudden commencement.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The burglar broke into the pizza shop just for free cheese.”
“My grandmother finally broke into social media at age 80.”
“When she heard the good news, she broke into happy tears.”
“The detective broke into the suspect's computer files.”
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