Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break-out
noun, verb
/ˈbreɪk aʊt/
Definition
A sudden or forceful emergence from a confined space, or the occurrence of a notable event or situation.
Examples
- There was a break-out of excitement in the audience when the band started playing their hit song.
- After months of waiting, he finally had his break-out role in a major film.
- The prison break-out was planned meticulously and executed at midnight.
Meaning
The term signifies a situation where something emerges forcefully or unexpectedly. This can refer to anything from a physical break-out like an escape or an outbreak of diseases to a metaphorical one, such as a break-out performance by an artist.
Synonyms
- escape
- eruption
- outbreak
- breakfree
- emergence
