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    breakout
    /ˈbreɪkaʊt/

    noun

    • 1. a forcible escape, especially from prison: "a prison breakout"
    • 2. an outbreak: "a breakout of hostilities"

    adjective

    • 1. suddenly and extremely popular or successful: "a breakout movie"
    • 2. denoting a group which breaks away from a larger gathering for discussion: "breakout discussion groups"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBREAKOUT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BREAKOUT definition: 1. a violent escape, especially by a group, from prison: 2. used to describe someone or something…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › breakoutBreakout Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    break· out ˈbrāk-ˌau̇t. plural breakouts. Synonyms of breakout. 1. : a violent or forceful break from a restraining condition or situation: such as. a. : a military attack to break from encirclement. b. : an escape from prison or jail. 2. a. : an eruption or inflammation of the skin.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBREAKOUT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    very successful, especially when compared to something else: They described 2008 as a breakout year for European technology firms. relating to a meeting of one or more small groups that are part of a larger group: The CEO gave a speech in the morning, and breakout sessions followed in the afternoon.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › breakoutBREAKOUT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    an appearance or manifestation, as of a disease, that is sudden and often widespread; outbreak. an itemization; breakdown: a hotel bill with a breakout of each service offered. an instance of surpassing any previous achievement: a breakout in gold prices.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBREAK OUT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BREAK OUT definition: 1. If something dangerous or unpleasant breaks out, it suddenly starts: 2. If an infectious…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBREAKOUT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    an escape, esp from prison or confinement. Five crocs were at large in Darwin's rural region following a mass breakout from a crocodile farm. A prisoner escaped one day after he was recaptured following a previous breakout. High Point prison had the highest number of breakouts of any jail in Britain.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › breakoutBreakout - definition of breakout by The Free Dictionary

    1. A forceful emergence from a restrictive condition or situation. 2. A sudden manifestation or increase, as of a disease; an outbreak. 3. A sudden or dramatic improvement or increase in popularity: "Now grown on a small scale in several arid regions, this crop seems poised for a major breakout" (Noel Vietmeyer). 4. A breakdown of statistical data.

  9. www.investopedia.com › terms › bBreakout: Definition, Meaning, Example, and What It Tells You

    5 days ago · Guide to Technical Analysis. What Is a Breakout? A breakout refers to when the price of an asset moves above a resistance area, or moves below a support area. Breakouts indicate...

  10. fluentslang.com › breakout-meaningWhat Does Breakout Mean? – Meaning, Uses and More

    Sep 20, 2023 · What Does Breakout Mean? The term breakout is a slang term commonly used in the context of sports, particularly in football, baseball, basketball, and fantasy sports leagues. It refers to a player who unexpectedly performs exceptionally well and surpasses expectations.

  11. englishcomposition.org › break-out-breakout-and-break-outBreak out, Breakout, and Break-out: What’s the Difference?

    Oct 31, 2022 · Break out is a phrasal verb, breakout is a noun, and break-out is an adjective. As with many other English words, the adjective can also be spelled breakout, sometimes. This is a common pattern in English. For example, throw away (verb), throwaway (noun), and throw-away / throwaway (adjective).