breaking and entering meaning

UK /ˈbreɪkɪŋ ənd ˈɛntərɪŋ/ US /ˈbreɪkɪŋ ənd ˈɛntərɪŋ/ 6 syllables

breaking and entering (noun): trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent.

Definition of breaking and entering

  1. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

    Synonyms: housebreaking, break-in

    Type of: burglary

    Kinds: home invasion

How to pronounce breaking and entering

breaking and entering is pronounced /ˈbreɪkɪŋ ənd ˈɛntərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbreɪkɪŋ ənd ˈɛntərɪŋ/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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