break out

US /breɪk aʊt/
UK /breɪk aʊt/
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1.

to escape from a prison or other place of confinement

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Three prisoners broke out of the maximum-security prison last night.
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The animals broke out of their enclosure.
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2.

to start suddenly (of a war, fire, disease, etc.)

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A fire broke out in the old factory building.
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War broke out in the region.
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3.

to develop a skin rash or spots

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She broke out in a rash after eating the shellfish.
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He tends to break out in sweats when he's nervous.
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eruptdevelopappearmanifest
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