What does "Break into" mean?

enter forcibly

Synonym: invade, enter Opposite: exit, leave

"Break into" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Roaches have been breaking into the food stores, stealing supplies.

Black Mirror S3E5

all of you broke into a crime scene overstepped your jurisdiction, and disobeyed my direct orders.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E5

someone breaking into your home.

Desperate Housewives S1E5

I broke into Bruno's tower.

Encanto

BECAUSE IT'S EASY TO BREAK INTO.

Gilmore Girls S1E21

I'll also be conducting one-on-one interviews until i discover who broke into the pool and initiated the party.

Gossip Girl S1E12

Somebody broke into Gringotts.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

"Break into" in TV shows & movies

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