break into
US /breɪk ˈɪntuː/
UK /breɪk ˈɪntuː/
1.
inbreken
to enter a building or car illegally, especially by force
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Someone tried to break into my house last night.
Iemand probeerde gisteravond mijn huis in te breken.
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The thieves managed to break into the bank vault.
De dieven slaagden erin de bankkluis open te breken.
2.
uitbarsten in, plotseling beginnen
to start doing something suddenly
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She suddenly broke into a run.
Ze begon plotseling te rennen.
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The audience broke into applause.
Het publiek barstte in applaus uit.
3.
doorbreken in, toetreden tot
to enter a market or industry, especially with difficulty
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It's hard for new companies to break into the tech industry.
Het is moeilijk voor nieuwe bedrijven om door te breken in de tech-industrie.
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She hopes to break into the music business.
Ze hoopt door te breken in de muziekbusiness.