broken in (A2)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /ˌbroʊkən ˈɪn/
Definition
To become accustomed to or to train someone or something for a new role or situation.
Examples
It took the new puppy a few weeks to be broken in to the family's routine.
The experienced officer helped to break in the new recruit.
How to Use broken in
- break in (phrasal verb)
- To become accustomed to or to train someone or something for a new role or situation. — "It took a while for the new software to be broken in."
- break into (phrasal verb)
- To illegally enter a building or vehicle to steal something. — "The burglars broke into the museum last night."
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