What does "Break in" and "Break out" mean?

Question

I work at McDonald's, and we use the tills to punch in and out. But when you go on your break, you have to press "Break in" or something, similar to punching time cards when you go to work and go on breaks, etc. at other places. But some of my workmates told me to press "Break in" when you finish your break, and press "Break out" when you start your break. This is really confusing. I've always done it the other way around. So does anyone know if "Break in" means you're finished your break, and "Break out" means you're starting your break, or the other way around. Thanks!!!

Answer 1

They could be kidding you to get you into trouble. Ask the manager to make sure. It doesn't really make sense.

Answer 2

I don't have any idea how McDonald's stuff works.. In English, Break in: to enter someone's property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act. " last night some men broke in my store and stole my laptops"

Break out : to start quickly " She broke out crying."

Answer 3

break in ( which means 'enter')

When you finish the break you are going to enter. So press 'break in'.

break out( which means 'start abruptly')

So when you start the break press 'break out'