break-in period

[ breyk-in ]
/ ˈbreɪkˌɪn /

noun

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.

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Also called break-in.

Words nearby break-in period

break with, break-bulk, break-even, break-even point, break-in, break-in period, break-out group, break-up value, breakable, breakage, breakaway
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