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break into

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Idiom

break intobreak into (something)

to begin suddenly to do something.

Then he broke into a run and we just couldn't catch him.Onishi broke into sobs and covered his eyes with a handkerchief.

to enter a place by using force.

His apartment has been broken into twice, even though he had good locks on the door.

to illegally get access to a computer system.

Spies have been trying to break into the army's computers for years, but no one has stolen any important data yet.

to divide something into smaller pieces.

For the next basketball season there will be 24 teams broken into four divisions.

to interrupt something.

Fanny's low voice broke into Nancy's pleasant thoughts.

Phr V

break into

breaks, breaking, broke, broken

break into sth

to get into a building or car by using force, usually in order to steal something

My car's been broken into twice this month.

to use someone else's computer without permission in order to find out or change information

He broke into their computer system and stole some top secret records.

to start to use an amount of money or food that you have been saving

You can always break into your savings if you're short of cash.Our food supply ran out after five days and we had to break into our emergency rations.

to open a container of food or drink in order to start eating or drinking what is in it

Next time, could you use the cheese that's open before you go breaking into a new packet?

British & Australian to use paper money to buy something because you do not have enough coins to pay for it

Could you lend me 50p - otherwise I'll have to break into a $10 note to pay my bus fare.

to become involved in a type of business or activity that is difficult to become involved in

American banks are starting to break into the British finance market.The job provides good experience for people who want to break into charity work.

to suddenly start to do something

The audience broke into cheers as the band came on stage.I told him that a letter from the bank had just arrived and he broke into a sweat. (= started sweating)Without warning, she had broken into a run and he thought he would never catch up.

break into

verb to achieve an entrance into an occupation or activity US, 1899

phrasebreak into1. break into sth to get into a building or a vehicle illegally by using force, especially in order to steal something: Someone broke into my car and stole the radio. Thieves broke into the school and took a quantity of cash.2. break into sth to suddenly start doing something - used especially in the following phrasesbreak into a smile/grin Manion read the letter and his face broke into a smile.break into laughter/applause The curtain came down and the audience broke into loud applause.break into tears/sobs We waited until his train was out of sight, and suddenly my mother broke into tears.break into a run Realizing that the man was following him, Steve broke into a run.break into a sweat The room was hot and crowded and I felt myself break into a sweat.break into song He had a marvellous voice, and would sometimes break into song while he was working.■ SIMILAR TO: burst into3. break into sth to start to become involved in a new type of activity or business, especially when it is difficult to do this: Kevin had worked as an editor for ten years, and was now keen to break into management.break into a market The firm now wants to break into the US market.■ SIMILAR TO: get into, move into4. break into sth to use a computer to illegally get or change information that is on someone else's computer: Kyle Mitnick was arrested after breaking into computer networks in several states.■ SIMILAR TO: hack into5. break into sth BrE to start to use money or food that you have been saving: In order to pay for their daughter's wedding, they had to break into their savings.■ SIMILAR TO: dip into6. break into sth BrE to open a container of food or drink in order to eat or drink what is inside: What do you think about breaking into another bottle? We don't need to break into that packet - there's enough here.7. break into sth BrE to pay for something using a piece of paper money because you do not have enough coins, especially a large note which you would prefer not to have to use: Let me get the drinks - you don't want to break into a fifty pound note.8. break into sth literary to interrupt what someone is doing, thinking, or saying, for example by entering the room, or starting to speak: Hunter broke into their conversation. "It's David. He's been involved in some kind of accident." "You've become very silent," Piers said, breaking into her thoughts.■ SIMILAR TO: disturb

break into

1. To force entry into a physical structure, often a building. They called the police as soon as they heard someone break into their house. I had to break into the house—I didn't have my key, and no one else was home!

2. To forcibly access something (often a computer system) that one is prohibited from. Someone must be breaking into our system—how else would the media know such classified information?

3. To interrupt something. I'm sorry to break into your conversation, but I have some information that might help.

4. To establish a career in a particular industry or profession. She may be a successful actor now, but it took her years to break into the industry.

5. To suddenly perform a particular action. My friends and I love theater, so you can always count on someone just breaking into song. My mother was fine this morning, but she broke into tears at the funeral.

6. To split into smaller pieces. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "into." I know the project is daunting, but let's break it into manageable parts that each of us can work on. Because there was only one cookie left, I broke it into pieces so each of the kids could have some. The vase hit the floor and broke into pieces.

break into something

to begin to perform or utter suddenly, especially with song, speech, chattering, tears, etc. Suddenly, she broke into song. As soon as the movie started, the people behind me broke into loud chattering.

break into

1. Make a forcible entry into, as in The alarm went off as soon as they tried to break into the house. [1300s] Also see break in, def. 1.

2. Interrupt, as in I couldn't help but break into your conversation. [Mid-1600s]

3. Suddenly begin some activity, as in Without warning she broke into tears. Also see under burst into.

4. Enter or be admitted to an occupation or profession, as in Without connections it is virtually impossible to break into acting. [Late 1800s]

break into

1. To enter some place forcibly: Someone broke into our house while we were gone and stole our TV.

2. To access a computer or computer network illegally or maliciously: We believe spies are breaking into the government's computer files.

3. To interrupt something: I'm sorry that I have to break into your nap, but it's important that I speak to you now.

4. To begin to do something suddenly: The horse broke into a wild gallop. The upset child broke into a flood of tears.

5. To enter some established profession or field of activity: The young writer broke into journalism right after college.

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