Meaning
break-in; forced entry
- the act of breaking in or forcing open doors, windows, or locks, especially during a crime
In a sentence
I ladri sono entrati nell'appartamento compiendo un'effrazione.
The thieves entered the flat by breaking in.
La polizia non ha rilevato alcun segno di effrazione sulla porta.
The police detected no signs of forced entry on the door.
L'assicurazione copre i danni causati da effrazione?
Does the insurance cover damages caused by a break-in?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| effrazione | feminine · singular |
| effrazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in legal, police, and news contexts. 'Furto con effrazione' corresponds to burglary or breaking and entering.