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What does break into mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word break into? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive, idiomatic) To enter illegally or by force, especially in order to commit a crime.
  2. (transitive, idiomatic) To open or begin to use.
  3. (transitive, idiomatic) To successfully enter a profession or business.
  4. (transitive) To begin suddenly.
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But having to break into America certainly is annoying, and it is sort of something I've got a chip on my shoulder about.
I expect him to break into a strangled stutter as I wring his neck, to beg for his life.
In response to each new sally of witticism, the Indians would break into uncontrollable fits of merriment.
Some people say if a burglar wants to break into your house, he will get in no matter what you do.
There is also some sage advice for females wanting to break into what is still essentially a male domain.
They are not a million miles away from being good enough to lift a trophy or break into the top six or seven in the league.

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