Definition of "break in" in English

Verb

1. To enter a place by force or illicit means.

   • Someone broke in and stole his radio.

2. To reach a state of functioning more smoothly through use or wear; to cause (something, or someone, new) to undergo this change.

   • These shoes will be more comfortable after they have broken in.
   • These shoes will be more comfortable after I have broken them in.

3. Starting something brand new or at a new level.

   • He broke in with the New York Yankees.

4. To tame; make obedient; to train to follow orders of the owner.

5. To take the virginity of a girl, to deflower.

6. To interrupt one's conversation; speak before another person has finished speaking.

7. To initiate a new person into prostitution or prison sex acts.