break-in

Definition

  • noun: the act or crime of illegally entering a house, building, etc., especially by using force
  • noun: the act or action of breaking in
  • synonyms: housebreaking, breaking and entering

Examples

  • There was an attempted 'break-in' at our house while we were away.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Oh, God. It's Mom again. - I wanna hear her beautiful voice. Michael! There's a hole in the window! There's been a break-in! - Get over here! - I'm leaving now. Sounds tense. That means she's not gettin' any from my brother, Oscar. Lovely. That's nice. I heard about the banana stand, and now there's been a break-in. But I have a surprise for whoever it is if he comes back. First I blow him; then I poke him. Guy has no idea (..)
    2004 TvShow: Arrested Development Title: Afternoon Delight Season: 2 Episode 6