break in# EnglishChat - 鸟语花香
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break in (1. often no object; with an object, break into--inseparable):
enter by using force (and breaking a lock, window, etc.)
"Jane's apartment was burglarized last night. Someone broke in while
Jane was at the movies." / "Somebody broke into Jane's apartment while
she
was at the movies.
break in (2. separable): wear something new until it's / they're
comfortable.
"These are nice shoes, but they're too stiff. I hope it doesn't take
too long to break them in
enter by using force (and breaking a lock, window, etc.)
"Jane's apartment was burglarized last night. Someone broke in while
Jane was at the movies." / "Somebody broke into Jane's apartment while
she
was at the movies.
break in (2. separable): wear something new until it's / they're
comfortable.
"These are nice shoes, but they're too stiff. I hope it doesn't take
too long to break them in