Housebreak ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Housebreak ( verb )

1. To train a dog or other animal to urinate and defecate outside or in a designated area rather than inside the house or other building.
2. To break into a house or building by force or stealth.

Origin:

The word housebreak comes from the early 17th century, meaning breaking into a house or building by force or stealth. it"s origin comes from noun "housebreaker" meaning "burglar".

Examples:

1. It took us several weeks to housebreak our new puppy.
2. It's important to start housebreaking your puppy as soon as you bring it home.
3. The housebreaker was able to gain entry by picking the lock.
4. The police caught the housebreaker red-handed as he was trying to escape.
5. The housebreaker was sentenced to five years in prison for his crime.

(As a noun)

Housebreak ( noun )

1. To train a dog or other animal to urinate and defecate outside or in a designated area rather than inside the house or other building.
2. To break into a house or building by force or stealth.

Origin:

The word housebreak comes from the early 17th century, meaning breaking into a house or building by force or stealth. it"s origin comes from noun "housebreaker" meaning "burglar".

Examples:

1. It took us several weeks to housebreak our new puppy.
2. It's important to start housebreaking your puppy as soon as you bring it home.
3. The housebreaker was able to gain entry by picking the lock.
4. The police caught the housebreaker red-handed as he was trying to escape.
5. The housebreaker was sentenced to five years in prison for his crime.