enter illegally
Someone tried to break into my car last night, but the alarm scared them away.
break into — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
break intosame phrase
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start suddenly
When he heard the joke, he broke into laughter.
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1. enter illegally
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to enter a building, car, or other place by force, usually to steal something
Someone tried to break into my car last night, but the alarm scared them away.
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to suddenly begin doing something, especially an activity or emotion
When he heard the joke, he broke into laughter.
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