break out


Definition: Meaning of, break out in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / breɪk aʊt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
break out broke out broken out
Present Participle Third Person Singular
breaking out breaks out
[intransitive]
  1. if something bad such as a war or disease breaks out, it starts
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  2. to escape from a prison
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  3. to escape from something such as a situation or way of life
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  4. if something such as spots break out, or if you break out in spots, spots start to appear on your skin
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