break-in
Forced home entry
A break-in is an unauthorized entry into a building, typically for the purpose of theft.
The term emphasizes the forced or illicit nature of the entry: Police are investigating a break-in at the jewelry store.
Break-in also refers to a period of adjustment or conditioning, as when new equipment or shoes need time to become fully functional or comfortable: The manual recommends a 500-mile break-in period for the engine.
Unlawful taking of property
- robberyTheft through intimidation
- burglarOne who breaks in
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- alarmUrgent warning signal
security · lockpick · safe-cracker · heist · larceny · prowler · cat-burglar · trespasser
Not officially permitted
- infiltrateEnter secretly to observe
- breachBreaking of agreement
- encroachAdvance beyond proper limits
- penetrateEnter or pass through
stealth · sneak · covert · clandestine · surveillance · hack · system · network
Learned behavioral adaptation
- softenMake less firm
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- stiffNot easily bent
comfortable · loosen · stretch · mold · period · gradual · process · leather
theft
Unlawful taking of property
alarm · security · lockpick · safe-cracker · heist · larceny · prowler · cat-burglar · trespasser · felony
unauthorized
Not officially permitted
- infiltrateEnter secretly to observe
- breachBreaking of agreement
- encroachAdvance beyond proper limits
penetrate · stealth · sneak · covert · clandestine · surveillance · hack · system · network · firewall
conditioning
Learned behavioral adaptation
- softenMake less firm
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
stiff · comfortable · loosen · stretch · mold · period · gradual · process · leather · boots
- intrusionburglary, forced entry, home invasion, intrusion, trespass
- security breachesunauthorized access, data breach, intrusion, hacking, system breach
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- theftstealing, larceny, steal, burglary, robbery
- dangersdanger, peril, hazard, risk, menace
- incidentsaccident, collision, crash, mishap, wreck
break-ininvitation
Request to attend
welcome · admission · open-door policy · check-in · scheduled visit
break-inescape
Flight from captivity
exit · departure · evacuation · egress · flight