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Phrasal Verb: Break in

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Break in - Go into a building to steal something
Example:
The burglars BROKE IN and stole the TV and video.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
Break in - Interrupt something
Example:
I'm sorry to BREAK IN on your conversation, but there's a problem.
Notes:
- Intransitive
- International English
Break in - Train a horse to be ridden
Example:
It took ages to BREAK the horse IN.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 7 phrasal verbs with 'BREAK'

- Break away
- Break down
- Break in
- Break off
- Break out of
- Break through
- Break up

 
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