Definition of Breakout
Breakout
break·out
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sudden or dramatic escape or departure from a place or situation.
e.g. The prisoners planned a breakout from the maximum-security facility.
(noun)
a sudden increase in the incidence or frequency of something, i.e. an outbreak, for example a relatively short-term inflammation of the skin;
e.g. There was a breakout in conflicts due to the new policy. He had a breakout on his cheeks from eating a greasy meal.
(adjective)
in informal American usage, suddenly attaining great success and/or popularity;
e.g. She is the latest breakout star in Hollywood.
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