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breakin

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/ˈbreɪkɪn/ · break-in

An act of forcibly entering a building or property with the intent to commit theft or another crime.

Meanings

nounformal

An act of forcibly entering a building or property with the intent to commit theft or another crime.

ایک عمارت یا جائداد میں چوری کرنے یا کسی اور جرم کے ارادے سے زبردستی داخل ہونے کا عمل۔

چوری کا واقعہ

chori ka waqi'a

Formal: چوری

Synonyms

burglarytheftinvasionچوریدھونسداخلہ

Antonyms

securityprotectionsafetyتحفظمحفوظسیکورٹی

Common Collocations

  • home break-in
  • break-in report
  • break-in alert

Example Sentences

There was a break-in at the neighbor's house last night.

کل رات پڑوسی کے گھر میں چوری کا واقعہ ہوا۔

Kal raat parosi ke ghar mein chori ka waqi'a hua.

The police are investigating the recent break-ins in the area.

پولیس علاقے میں حالیہ چوریوں کی تحقیقات کر رہی ہے۔

Police ilaqe mein haaliya chorioun ki tahqiqat kar rahi hai.

They installed a security system after the break-in.

چوری کے بعد انہوں نے سیکیورٹی سسٹم نصب کیا۔

Chori ke baad unhoon ne security system nasb kiya.

Easily Confused With

breaking:Breaking refers to the act of separating or damaging something, while break-in specifically refers to illegal entry.

Word Family

break
verbتوڑنا
breaker
nounتوڑنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'break' as breaking into something.

Imagine a thief breaking into a house.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "break in" — to forcibly enter a place

First known use: 20th century

The term 'break-in' originated in the early 20th century, referring specifically to unlawful entry into a property, usually with the intent to commit theft or crime.