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

At one of the shoots, someone broke into her car and stole her equipment. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

Raza broke into journalism with a background in documentary filmmaking, producing work that was featured at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 July 2026

Of that enormous sum, 43 releases have broken into the top 10. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Overland Park police are looking for a man who broke into a homeowners association clubhouse Friday, according to a Tuesday news release. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 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