housebreaking

Noun

The act of breaking into a house in order to steal.

ریشه

Derived from the words 'house' and 'breaking', first used in the late 18th century.

مثال

• Housebreaking is a serious crime.
• There has been an increase in housebreaking in the area.
• The police are investigating a case of housebreaking.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Case of housebreaking Charged with housebreaking Increase in housebreaking