Meaning of the word breakout in English
What does breakout mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
breakout
US /ˈbreɪk.aʊt/
UK /ˈbreɪk.aʊt/
Noun
1.
a forcible escape, especially from prison.
Example:
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a prison breakout
2.
an outbreak.
Example:
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a breakout of hostilities
Adjective
1.
suddenly and extremely popular or successful.
Example:
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a breakout movie
2.
denoting or relating to groups that break away from a conference or other larger gathering for discussion.
Example:
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we divided into 15 breakout groups
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