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break-in

/ˈbreɪk ɪn/

Translations

break-innoun

break-ins

/ˈbreɪk ɪn/

cambriolage

The police are investigating a break-in at the local jewelry store.

La police enquête sur un cambriolage dans la bijouterie locale.

rodageTechnique ; période d'utilisation progressive d'un moteur, d'un véhicule ou d'un produit neuf.

There's a recommended 500-mile break-in for the new motorcycle's engine.

Il est recommandé de procéder à un rodage de 500 miles pour le moteur de la nouvelle moto.

Synonyms

unauthorized entry

forced entry

break-inadjective

/ˈbreɪk ɪn/

de rodageSe dit surtout d'une période ou d'un usage initial nécessitant une mise en condition progressive.

The car comes with a break-in period during which you should avoid high speeds.

La voiture comporte une période de rodage pendant laquelle vous devez éviter les vitesses élevées.

Additional translations

anti-effractionSe dit d'un dispositif ou d'un système destiné à prévenir une entrée par effraction.

Definitions

break-innoun

The act of entering a building or vehicle illegally, especially by force, typically to commit a crime such as theft.

The police are investigating a break-in at the local jewelry store.

The initial period during which new equipment, footwear, or another product is used gently so that it becomes properly conditioned or adjusted to regular use.

There's a recommended 500-mile break-in for the new motorcycle's engine.

break-inadjective

Relating to or designed for use during the initial period of operation, especially to allow for adjustment or settling in (often used for machinery, vehicles, or new employees).

The car comes with a break-in period during which you should avoid high speeds.

Pertaining to or involving an illegal entry into a building, typically to commit a crime such as theft.

The break-in alarm system was triggered as soon as the window was forced open.