break into

phrase

1

: to begin with or as if with a sudden throwing off of restraint

broke into tears

face breaking into a smile

the horse breaks into a gallop

2

: to make entry or entrance into

broke into the house

break into show business

3

: interrupt

break into a TV program with a news flash

Examples of break into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In his second season and his first summer league, Thiero wants to break into the rotation for the new-look Lakers. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Those charges stem from Vick allegedly breaking into a former girlfriend’s home, and he is accused of stealing multiple electronic devices, as well as unscrewing the camera that had been located on the porch of her home. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Apparently, some guy tried to break into our room, but our massive guard cat attacked. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Second, building off the India Mideast European Economic Corridor, which would be the most important trade route, and put Israel's technological prowess at the center, break into the economic integration that's happening. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for break into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue