break into

entrare con la forza, introdursi in

Entrare senza permesso in un edificio, veicolo o sistema informatico, spesso per rubare.

In inglese semplice: Enter a building, vehicle, or computer system without permission, often to steal something.

• Someone broke into our house.
• Thieves broke into three cars last night.
• Could anyone break into this computer system?

Come si usa: break into somewhere/something (Someone broke into the office last night.)

Sinonimi: burgle, force entry into

Espressioni comuni: break into something, break into houses, break into cars

farsi strada in, entrare in

Riuscire a iniziare una professione o a vendere in un nuovo mercato.

In inglese semplice: Succeed in starting work in a profession or selling in a new market.

• He wants to break into acting.
• Our company broke into the Japanese market last year.
• How did you break into journalism?

Come si usa: break into something (She hopes to break into the film industry.)

Sinonimi: enter, get into

Espressioni comuni: break into acting, break into publishing, break into something

scoppiare in, mettersi a

Cominciare all’improvviso a fare qualcosa, per esempio ridere, cantare o correre.

In inglese semplice: Suddenly start an action, expression, or way of moving.

• She broke into a smile.
• The children broke into song as we arrived.
• The horse suddenly broke into a gallop.

Come si usa: break into something (The audience broke into loud applause.)

Sinonimi: burst into, start suddenly

Espressioni comuni: break into song, break into tears, break into laughter

intaccare, cominciare a usare

Aprire o cominciare a usare una scorta o dei risparmi conservati fino a quel momento.

In inglese semplice: Open something or start using a supply you have kept until now.

• We broke into the emergency biscuits.
• She finally broke into the box of chocolates.
• Do we really need to break into our savings?

Come si usa: break into something (We had to break into our savings to pay the bill.)

Sinonimi: open, start using, dip into

Espressioni comuni: break into savings, break into something