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breaks into

breaks into is the third-person singular simple present indicative of break into.

Meaning of break into

Verb

break into (third-person singular simple present breaks into, present participle breaking into, simple past broke into, past participle broken into)

  1. (idiomatic, transitive) To enter illegally or by force, especially in order to commit a crime.
    • Somebody broke into his car and stole his tools and CDs.
  2. (idiomatic, transitive) To open or begin to use.
    • I finally broke into the second package of cookies.
  3. (idiomatic, transitive) To successfully enter a profession or business.
    • He hopes to break into show business.
  4. (transitive) To begin suddenly.
    • The horse broke into a gallop as they neared the barn.

Questions about breaks into

What is breaks into the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Breaks into is the third-person singular simple present indicative of break into.

Words near breaks into in the dictionary

  1. breaks free
  2. breaks from
  3. breaks gates
  4. breaks ground
  5. breaks in
  6. breaks into
  7. breaks into a run
  8. breaks it
  9. breaks it down
  10. breaks it to
  11. breaks loose

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