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break into

释义

break into

phrasal verb transitive

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	break into
he/she/it	breaks into
present participle	breaking into
past tense	broke into
past participle	broken into

1
(break into something) to start doing something
break into a run/trot/gallop etc:
The children saw the sea and broke into a run.
break into a smile:
We watched her puzzled face break gently into a smile.
break into laughter/applause/song:
I almost expected him to break into song.
break into a sweat:
My legs were shaking with exhaustion, but Phil hadn’t even broken into a sweat.
Synonyms and related words
To start doing something
start on
begin
set about
2
(break into something) to start to have success in your career or an area of activity
We see the deal with China as a way of breaking into markets in the Far East.
It’s always been his ambition to break into broadcasting.
Synonyms and related words
To succeed in doing something
succeed
manage
pull off
Synonyms and related words
To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
join
arrive
enter
3
(break into something) to start to use an amount of money
We had to break into our savings to pay the fine.
Synonyms and related words
To spend or to pay money
disburse
spend
pay
4
(break into something) to interrupt someone when they are talking or thinking
Christopher’s voice broke into her thoughts.
Synonyms and related words
To interrupt someone when they are talking
interrupt
intervene
break in

break into

phrasal verb transitive

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	break into
he/she/it	breaks into
present participle	breaking into
past tense	broke into
past participle	broken into

1
(break into something) to start doing something
break into a run/trot/gallop etc.:
The kids saw the beach and broke into a run.
break into laughter/applause/song:
I almost expected him to break into song.
break into a sweat:
My legs were shaking with exhaustion, but Phil hadn’t even broken into a sweat.
Synonyms and related words
To start doing something
begin
start on
set about
2
(break into something) to start to have success in your career or an area of activity
It’s always been his ambition to break into broadcasting.
Synonyms and related words
To succeed in doing something
succeed
manage
pull off
Synonyms and related words
To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
join
arrive
enter
3
(break into something) to start to use an amount of money
We had to break into our savings to pay the fine.
Synonyms and related words
To spend or to pay money
disburse
spend
pay
4
(break into something) to interrupt someone when they are talking or thinking
Christopher’s voice broke into her thoughts.
Synonyms and related words
To interrupt someone when they are talking
interrupt
intervene
break in

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