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break-in

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break-in (brkn)
n.
1. A forcible entry, as into a building or room, for an illegal purpose, especially theft.
2. An initial period of employment or operation during which the performance of a person or thing may be evaluated and adjusted.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.break-inbreak-in - trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
burglary - entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
home invasion - burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home

break-in
noun burglary, robbery, breaking and entering The break-in had occurred just before midnight.
Translations
break-in [ˈbreɪkˌɪn] Nrobo m (con allanamiento de morada)

break-in
nEinbruch m; we’ve had a break-inbei uns ist eingebrochen worden

break-in [ˈbreɪkˌɪn] nirruzione f
break-in [ˈbreɪkˌɪn] nirruzione f

break-in اقتحام vloupání indbrud Einbruch διάρρηξη robo con allanamiento de morada murto cambriolage provala irruzione 押し入ること 침입 inbraak innbrudd włamanie arrombamento (незаконное) вторжение inbrott การบุกรุกเข้าไป hırsızlık sự đột nhập 打断


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Martin's publication, claimed that John Dean masterminded the Watergate break-in to gain information that implicated his wife in a call-girl ring.
Petersen's willingness to limit the prosecutor's authority to the break-in itself was just what they wanted.
 
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