break-in
nounUK /ˈbreɪk.ɪn/
US /ˈbreɪk.ɪn/
A break-in is when someone gets into a building by force, usually to steal things.
The police came quickly after the break-in at the shop.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of training a new machine or animal so it works well.
The break-in of the new engine took a few days.
3. A period of getting used to something new.
These shoes need a little break-in before they feel comfortable.
4. An interruption in a regular activity or process.
There was a short break-in during the meeting for lunch.