Break into
To successfully enter a competitive field, market, or industry
Common pattern: break into + industry/market (noun)
break into acting
break into the market
break into tech
break into publishing
She finally broke into the fashion industry after years of trying. ✅ (Correct)
She finally broke the fashion industry into after years of trying. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)
To suddenly start doing something
Common pattern: break into + activity (noun)
break into tears
break into laughter
break into song
break into a run
He broke into a run when he saw the bus leaving. ✅ (Correct)
He broke a run into when he saw the bus leaving. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)
To enter a building or vehicle illegally by force
Common pattern: break into + place (noun)
break into a house
break into a car
break into a safe
break into a system (hacking)
Burglars broke into the store overnight. ✅ (Correct)
Burglars broke the store into overnight. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)