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- break
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| definition 1: |
If someone breaks into a house or other place, they break the lock on the door or enter in some other way using force, usually to steal things.
When the couple went on vacation, somebody broke into their apartment and stole their TV and their computers.Thieves broke into the museum late at night and stole some valuable paintings. |
| definition 2: |
If you break into a certain type of business, you are successful in entering it. If a singer breaks into show business, they have their first big success as a professional singer, and usually they continue to be successful.
The actor had some success in the theater, but it took him many years to break into movies. |
| definition 3: |
If you break into tears, you suddenly begin to show your emotion by crying. If you break into a sweat, your body suddenly shows that it is hot by sweating.
Naomi looked very upset. Her dad was relieved when her face finally broke into a smile. |
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