break-in period: Meaning and Definition of

break'-in pe"riod

Pronunciation: (brāk'in"), [key]
  1. a period during which certain restrictions or moderation in operating should be followed, as the avoidance of high speed, rapid acceleration, or severe braking for a new automobile. Also called
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