breakout
ˈbreɪkaʊt
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Definition of breakout - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
successsudden, unexpected success or popularity
  • Her breakout role in the movie earned her several awards..
hit success
2.
prisonescape from prison or confinement
  • The prisoners planned a breakout last night.
abscond escape flee
3.
eruptionsudden eruption of disease or conflict
  • There was a breakout of measles in the city.
eruption flare-up outbreak
4.
aviationTECH.the point where visibility returns after cloudsTECH.
  • The pilot announced the breakout after the storm.
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Expressions with breakout

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small group formed from a larger group for focused discussion
During the conference, participants were divided into breakout groups to brainstorm solutions..
small room for group discussions
The conference had several breakout rooms for team activities.
small group meeting within a larger conference
We attended a breakout session on digital marketing.
device for connecting and managing multiple signals
The technician used a breakout box to test the connections.
force required to initiate movement in a mechanical system
The breakout force needed for the new engine was surprisingly low..

Origin of breakout

Old English, brecan (to break) + out (outward)

Terms with breakout included in their meaning

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breakout
escape from a physical prison or jail
gaming
video game imitating the original Breakout game
gaming
resembling the original Breakout game in style or mechanics

Examples of breakout in a sentence

  • His breakout performance was the talk of the town.
  • There was a breakout at the local jail.
  • The movie depicts a daring breakout.
  • The breakout of violence caught everyone by surprise.
  • A breakout of acne can be distressing for teenagers.
  • The crew prepared for the breakout as they ascended.

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  1. French:révélation, évasion, ...
  2. German:Durchbruch, Ausbruch, ...
  3. Italian:trionfo inaspettato, evasione, ...
  4. Spanish:éxito repentino, fuga, ...
  5. Portuguese:sucesso repentino, fuga, ...
  6. Chinese:意外的成功, 越狱, ...
  7. Japanese:突然の成功, 脱獄, ...
  8. Arabic:شُهْرَة مُفَاجِئَة, هُرُوب, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרִיצָה, בְּרִיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:прорыв, побег, ...
  11. Ukrainian:раптовий успіх, втеча, ...
  12. Hindi:अचानक सफलता, जेल से भाग निकलना, ...

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