[Phrasal Verb] BREAK IN - Keeping Unwanted Intrusions at Bay: A Practical Approach

To forcibly enter a building or interrupt; to train or become accustomed to.

Break in" can mean to enter a place forcibly, like when a burglar breaks into a house. Alternatively, it refers to the process of making new shoes comfortable by wearing them until they are no longer stiff, a necessary phase to 'break them in'.

Example Sentences

1. Someone tried to break in last night.

   There was an attempt by someone to illegally enter the premises last night.

2. He had to break in his new shoes before the marathon.

   He needed to wear his new shoes to make them comfortable before running a long distance.

3. The police caught them trying to break in through the back door.

   Officers arrested them as they were attempting to illegally enter through a rear entry.