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  2. Meaning of break into something in English. break into something. phrasal verb with break verb uk / breɪk / us / breɪk / broke | broken. Add to word list. to suddenly begin to do something: break into song He felt so happy that he broke into song (= suddenly began to sing). She walked quickly, occasionally breaking into a run (= starting to run).

  3. : the action or act of entering, escaping, or emerging from something (such as darkness) often in a sudden or violent way : the action or act of breaking in, breaking out, or breaking forth at break of day

  4. If someone breaks into something they suddenly start doing it. For example if someone breaks into a run they suddenly start running, and if they break into song they suddenly start singing.

  5. Definition of break into phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. Definition of break into phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. express or utter spontaneously. “ break into a yodel”. “ break into a song”. “ break into tears”. see more. verb. change pace. “The dancers broke into a cha-cha”. “The horse broke into a gallop”.

  8. break into something meaning, definition, what is break into something: to enter a building or car by using forc...: Learn more.

  9. If someone breaks into something they suddenly start doing it. For example, if someone breaks into a run they suddenly start running, and if they break into song they suddenly start singing.

  10. If someone breaks into something they suddenly start doing it. For example, if someone breaks into a run they suddenly start running, and if they break into song they suddenly start singing. [...]

  11. to get into a building or car using force, usually to steal something: The burglars broke in through the kitchen window. My car's been broken into twice this month. More examplesFewer examples. The burglars disabled the alarm and used a glass cutter to break into the house.