Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for break into. Search instead for break+in+to.
Definitions

break into

VERB
burglarize
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The stock has shaken off the broader software selloff to break into positive territory on a year-to-date basis.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Gessime has featured in all their recent friendlies since, making his debut against Ecuador in March as he attempts to break into a side that reached the semi-finals in Qatar.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mr. Fountain imagines that the U.S. has been overrun by a weird medical epidemic known as the Weeps, which causes people to spontaneously break into tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Microsoft has previously attempted to break into the wearable devices.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

No one would actually break into their house.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "break into" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com