break in

Soften new shoes

To break in is to enter by force: Someone broke in through the back window.

It also means to interrupt: She broke in before he could finish.

Breaking in new shoes or equipment means wearing or using them until they're comfortable.

Breaking in a new employee means training them.

A break-in is an instance of unlawful entry.

burglary

intruder

Unauthorized person present

forced entry · trespass · alarm · security · lockpick · ransack · steal · heist · loot · home invasion

interrupt

interject

Insert remarks abruptly

disrupt · intervene · chime in · barge in · conversation · derail · digress · interpose · obtrude · impinge

train

saddle

Mounted rider's seat

mount · colt · bronco · domesticate · gentle · accustom · habituate · desensitize · discipline · obedient

wear

shoes

Protective foot coverings

comfortable · soften · stretch · mold · loosen · fit · blister · new · adjust · footwear

Categories
Opposites
lawful entry vs. unlawful entry

break incheck in

Confirm your arrival

sign in

forced entry vs. voluntary exit

break inbreak out

To suddenly emerge or escape

escape · exit · leave · flee · get out

making new/stiff vs. keeping pristine

break inwear out

Deteriorate through use

preserve · use up · retire · discard · mothball

Family

breaking

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG