What is the meaning of break into?

verb

  • Express or utter spontaneously.
    • usage: "break into a yodel"; "break into a song"; "break into tears"
  • Change pace.
    • usage: "The dancers broke into a cha-cha"; "The horse broke into a gallop"
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