break out (B1)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /breɪk aʊt/
Definition
To escape from a place or situation, or to begin suddenly.
Examples
A fire broke out in the kitchen during the dinner rush.
The inmates plotted for months before they finally broke out of the prison.
Panic broke out among the crowd when the lights suddenly went off.
How to Use break out
- break out of (phrasal verb)
- To escape from a confined space. — "The tiger broke out of its enclosure at the zoo."
- break out in (phrasal verb)
- To suddenly develop a physical symptom like sweat or a rash. — "He broke out in a cold sweat when he saw the test results."
Synonyms of break out
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