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An attempt is already underway to revise history - to leave the impression that the former president had nothing to do with Watergate. But there is no doubt about his obstruction of justice after the Watergate break-in.
John J. Sirica

Meaning of "break-in" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BREAK-IN

break-in  [ˈbreɪkˌɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BREAK-IN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Break-In is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BREAK-IN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Break in

Break in or break-in may refer to: ▪ Burglary, the criminal act of entering a building to commit an offense, usually theft ▪ Break-in, a procedure for preparing new equipment for the rest of its working life by running it under prescribed conditions at the beginning ▪ Shoe break-in, wearing shoes enough so they feel more comfortable ▪ Trespass, the act of intruding another's property ▪ Break In, a 1989 Japanese video game ▪ Break-in...

Definition of break-in in the English dictionary

The definition of break-in in the dictionary is the illegal entering of a building esp by thieves.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BREAK-IN


call-in
ˈkɔːlˌɪn
caving-in
ˈkeɪvɪŋˌɪn
layin
ˈleɪˌɪn
lead-in
ˈliːdˌɪn
login
ˈlɒɡˌɪn
ring-in
ˈrɪŋˌɪn
screw-in
ˈskruːˌɪn
snap-in
ˈsnæpˌɪn
step-in
ˈstɛpˌɪn
throw-in
ˈθrəʊˌɪn
tuck-in
ˈtʌkˌɪn
write-in
ˈraɪtˌɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BREAK-IN

break the back of
break the bank
break the glass plan
break the ice
break the mould
break through
break up
break wind
break with
break-dance
break-out group
break-up
break-up value
breakable
breakableness
breakables
breakage
breakages
breakaway
breakback

WORDS THAT END LIKE BREAK-IN

all-in
built-in
check-in
drive-in
fill-in
in-and-in
lie-in
live-in
lived-in
lock-in
look-in
love-in
plug-in
run-in
sit-in
stand-in
trade-in
walk-in
weigh-in
work-in

Synonyms and antonyms of break-in in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BREAK-IN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «break-in» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of break-in

Translation of «break-in» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BREAK-IN

Find out the translation of break-in to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of break-in from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «break-in» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

闯入
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

robo con allanamiento de morada
570 millions of speakers

English

break-in
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तोड़ में
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اقْتِحام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вторгаться
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arrombamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিরতি-ইন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cambriolage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Break-in
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Einbruch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

押し入ること
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

침입
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Break-in
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự đột nhập
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உடைக்க-ல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रेक-इन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sözünü kesmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

irruzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

włamanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прорив
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

efracție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διάρρηξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

breek - in
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inbrott
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innbrudd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of break-in

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BREAK-IN»

The term «break-in» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.310 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BREAK-IN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about break-in

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3 QUOTES WITH «BREAK-IN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word break-in.
1
Josh Duhamel
Soap operas are such a great way to break-in to the industry. The diminishing landscape of daytime TV means it's going to be harder for young talent to get discovered.
2
Thomas Mallon
Nixon had been to China. He had been to Russia doing arms negotiation. And so, he was on his way toward what happened in November, which was an electoral win with 49 states. And the sheer unnecessariness of the Watergate break-in is something that must have tormented him and his allies in all of the years that followed.
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John J. Sirica
An attempt is already underway to revise history - to leave the impression that the former president had nothing to do with Watergate. But there is no doubt about his obstruction of justice after the Watergate break-in.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BREAK-IN»

Discover the use of break-in in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to break-in and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hollywood Drive: What it Takes to Break In, Hang in & Make ...
First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Eve Light Honthaner, 2013
2
Break In
Steeplechase jockey Christmas "Kit" Fielding has had more than his share of close calls both on and off the course. But trouble hits close to home when a grudge between his family and his sister's in-laws turns into a blood feud.
Dick Francis, 2005
3
Break-In
The "breakfast boys," break into people's houses--not to steal anything, just to look around. But one night it all goes wrong. The owner is there, but he's dead.
Mike Parker, 2003
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The Burglary: The Discovery of J. Edgar Hoover's Secret FBI
The author, the first reporter to receive the FBI files, began to cover this story during the three years she worked for The Washington Post and continued her investigation long after she'd left the paper, figuring out who the burglars were ...
Betty Medsger, 2014
5
Slow Learners: A Break in the Circle - A Practical Guide for ...
First Published in 1978. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Diane Griffin, 2005
6
Break-In
Jose Yglesias. The sonovabitch was running away, he must be guilty as hell. And he had thrown the planter. That too counted against him. Rudy didn't see the can of Raid knocked down on the floor and he fell. If I break a hip like Mama, I'll kill ...
Jose Yglesias
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Thieves Break In
Cristina Sumners. first place. Would Freddy left to his own devices, have had the vision, the audacity the—not to put too fine a point on it—the balls to have even thought of taking the Duesenberg without permission? Almost certainly not.
Cristina Sumners, 2007
8
A Break in Time
Praise for Michelle Miles' A Break in Time Rating 4 1/2 Lips “Michelle Miles pens an exciting story. A Break in Time...quickly grows more and more intriguing, so that by the end I was flying through the pages. From jungle natives to burning ...
Michelle Miles, 2007
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Break-in, The
... recording, taping, Web distribution, or information storage and retrieval systems — without the written permission of the publisher. 5 4 3 2 1 11 10 09 08 07 The Break-in 1SBN-13: 978 0 7903 1896 7 Printed In Mexico. NELSON EDUCATION ...
Bernard Beckett, 2007
10
Towards a Closer Understanding of Posterior Lens Capsule ...
The anterior form of this condition can present with an early-onset cataract, a retrolental fibrovascular mass, and a break in the posterior surface of the lens capsule. These ocular signs can cause decreased visual acuity. Certain matrix ...
Daniel Arnett Taylor, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BREAK-IN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term break-in is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Police probe break-in at murder scene
About 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Muncie officers were called back to the West 23rd Street address, this time to investigate an apparent break-in. «Muncie Star Press, Jul 15»
2
Arrest after Mosgiel pharmacy break-in
A 46-year-old man has been arrested after a break-in at a Mosgiel pharmacy. Senior Sergeant Liz Waru said an alarm at Unichem Pharmacy ... «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
3
Car break-in suspect accused of pulling gun on driver
The driver reportedly confronted Love after witnessing the break-in. Police said Love then pulled a gun on him. Shots were fired, but police said no one was hit in ... «KMOV.com, Jul 15»
4
Federal marshals arrest Trenton man for November break-in
TRENTON -- A Trenton man was arrested by federal marshals Thursday and charged with aggravated assault and other offenses stemming ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
5
Brick wall break-in
Brick wall break-in ... AN OVERNIGHT--- BRICK WALL BREAK-IN AT RACEWAY GAS STATION ON AIRPORT ROAD, THEY SURVEYED THE ... «WAPT Jackson, Jul 15»
6
No bail for pharmacy break-in suspect
No bail for pharmacy break-in suspect ... June 23 on the Trans Canada Highway, a few hours after the break-in at TriCon Pharmacy took place. «The Telegram, Jul 15»
7
Break-in at Fort Augustus restaurant
Police are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a restaurant in a Highland village. The Boathouse Restaurant in Fort ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
8
Man fatally shot as he tried to break into Upper Marlboro home …
Prince George's County police are investigating a break-in that turned deadly early Monday morning. It happened at a house in a gated ... «MyFox Washington DC, Jul 15»
9
Suspect sought in Bake House break-in
Suspect sought in Bake House break-in. Police are looking for help identifying a man who broke into the Hodgepodge Bake House, 3361 ... «Grand Haven Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Bedford County man charged in Vinton break-in, theft from vehicle
Vinton police said they arrested a Bedford County man early Monday morning after he was caught fleeing from a house that had been broken ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Break-In [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/break-in-1>. May 2024 ».
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