break-in (redirected from break-ins)

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.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

break-in - trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent breaking and entering, housebreaking 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

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break-in

noun burglary, robbery, breaking and entering, home invasion Austral., N.Z.

Translations

break-in [ˈbreɪkɪn] n → robo con allanamiento de morada

break-in [ˈbreɪkɪn] break n → cambriolage m

break-in [ˈbreɪkɪn] n → Einbruch m

break-in [ˈbreɪkɪn] n → irruzione f