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breaking and entering

breaking and entering noun: the crime of gaining unauthorized entry into another's property, usually by breaking part of a building (a lock, door, window, etc.). Also the present participle and gerund of break and enter.

Noun

breaking and entering (uncountable)

  1. The crime of gaining unauthorized entry into another's property, usually by breaking part of a building (a lock, door, window, etc.)
    • Near-synonyms: break-in, housebreaking, shopbreaking

Also used as

breaking and entering is also the present participle and gerund of break and enter.

breaking and entering meaning in Malay

breaking and entering in Malay

crime
pecah masuk

Synonyms of breaking and entering

Questions about breaking and entering

What does breaking and entering mean?
Breaking and entering means the crime of gaining unauthorized entry into another's property, usually by breaking part of a building (a lock, door, window, etc.).
What is breaking and entering in Malay?
Breaking and entering in Malay is pecah masuk. See Breaking and entering meaning in Malay.
What part of speech is breaking and entering?
Breaking and entering is a noun.

Words near breaking and entering in the dictionary

  1. breaking a fly upon a wheel
  2. breaking a fly upon the wheel
  3. breaking a lance
  4. breaking a promise
  5. breaking a sweat
  6. breaking and entering
  7. breaking apart
  8. breaking away
  9. breaking back
  10. breaking bad
  11. breaking ball

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