To try to start in a profession or business.
He hopes to break into show business.
To enter illegally or by force.
Somebody broke into his car and stole his tools and CDs.
To open or begin to use.
I finally broke into the second package of cookies.
To begin suddenly.
The horse broke into a gallop as they neared the barn.
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