HyperDic: break-in

English > 1 sense of the word break-in:
NOUNactbreak-in, housebreaking, breaking and enteringtrespassing for an unlawful / unlawful purpose
English > break-in: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaningtrespassing for an unlawful / unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent.
Synonymshousebreaking, breaking and entering
Narrowerhome invasionburglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home
BroaderburglaryEntering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
Spanishallanamiento de morada
Catalanviolació de domicili
Verbsbreak inenter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act

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