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 2017, the brand attempted to break into Hollywood by sponsoring the Golden Globes, launching a five-year partnership, but was affected by the global pandemic. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Police in Burr Ridge, Illinois, issued a warning Tuesday about burglars using distractions to break into homes. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Amid the photos, though, the model shared comments about photographers breaking into the town hall during the couple's nuptials. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The emotions of the moment overwhelmed Gakpo, who immediately broke into tears. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Occhicone shot and killed Artzner and then broke into the home. — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 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