break-in

noun · BRAYK-in

CEFR C1

entering a building by force to steal

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Usage

a break-in atreport a break-ina recent break-in

Examples

There was a break-in at our neighbour's house during Diwali.

The shop owner reported a break-in to the police.

Common mistake

Thieves did a break in at the bank last night.

Thieves broke into the bank last night.

Break-in is a noun; the verb is break into.

Remember: A break-in: thieves break in.

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