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Thesaurus: break in

enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act

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  1. v. enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
  2. v. break into a conversation
  3. v. start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
  4. v. intrude on uninvited
  5. v. break so as to fall inward
  6. v. make submissive, obedient, or useful