break into
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
to get into something by force, start suddenly, or succeed in entering a new field
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
to enter a building or other place illegally by force
"Thieves broke into the shop during the night."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
neutral
to suddenly begin doing something such as laughing, crying, or singing
"The whole room broke into applause at the end."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to succeed in entering a new profession, market, or area of activity
"She is hoping to break into film production after college."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common. Used with buildings, conversations, industries, songs, and markets.
Commonly used with
a house the market the conversation song tears industry
Forms
Base
break into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
breaks into
he/she/it
Past simple
broke into
yesterday
Past participle
broken into
have + pp
-ing form
breaking into
continuous
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