We got a trainer to break in our new horse. ![]() Those shoes won’t be uncomfortable for long. To make new shoes or clothes comfortable by wearing them.The thieves broke in through the side door that was left unlocked. His loud voice broke in on their conversation. I’m sorry to break in on your chat, but could I borrow your pen? To interrupt or interject a conversation.Some teenagers broke into the school and stole all the computers! The company broke into the European housing market last year. She only managed to break into the music industry later in life. To begin working successfully in a new business or area.I broke into a sweat when I started climbing the mountain. Water can be broken down into hydrogen and oxygen. ![]() To reduce something to its component parts.We hope this event will break down barriers between neighbours. To remove a difficulty that stops something from happening.When a discussion or relationship stops being successfulĪ lack of communication caused the relationship to break down.That’s come to a lot of money! Could we see a break down of the bill? To divide something into separate parts.I don’t think you understand so let me break it down for you. I will break down this door if you don’t open up! To cause something to fall or be destroyed.His work was so stressful that he had a breakdown and had to take 6 months off. To become weak or collapse (often due to stress).She broke down when she started talking about her bad childhood. My car broke down on the way home last night! To stop working (usually referring to a machine or vehicle).The attacker grabbed her hair but she managed to break away. ![]() To escape physically from someone or something.To become separate, move away or leave somethingĪ few members of the mainstream political party broke away and formed their own, more radical party.* Exercises: phrasal verbs with ‘break’ 11 phrasal verbs with ‘break’
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