Break-in
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹeɪkˌɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Break-in is a noun meaning The act of entering a place with the intent to steal or commit some other offense; an instance of breaking and entering.
Meaning
The act of entering a place with the intent to steal or commit some other offense; an instance of breaking and entering.
More Meanings
- (often attributive) A novelty record where a question is asked or a comment is raised, and the replies are lyrics from other songs, sampled from the recordings.
Example Sentences
There was a break-in at the shop; everything was taken.
Described by Ken Simpson as a ... novelty record where ‘snippets of current hits’ are inserted into ‘a little melodrama almost set up as a newscast’ (Simpson 2016), the first example of a break-in record that I am aware of is ... The Flying Saucer.
Word Forms
- break-ins
Synonyms for break-in
Depending on context, synonyms include housebreaking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include housebreaking, burglary, heist, robbery, stickup, theft.
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