break into
US /breɪk ˈɪntuː/
UK /breɪk ˈɪntuː/
1.
arrombar, invadir
to enter a building or car illegally, especially by force
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Someone tried to break into my house last night.
Alguém tentou arrombar minha casa ontem à noite.
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The thieves managed to break into the bank vault.
Os ladrões conseguiram arrombar o cofre do banco.
2.
irromper em, começar de repente
to start doing something suddenly
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She suddenly broke into a run.
Ela de repente começou a correr.
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The audience broke into applause.
A plateia irrompeu em aplausos.
3.
entrar no, penetrar no
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.
É difícil para novas empresas entrar no setor de tecnologia.
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She hopes to break into the music business.
Ela espera entrar no negócio da música.