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break out
verb
Definition of BREAK OUT
intransitive verb
1
: to develop or emerge with suddenness or force <fire broke out> <a riot broke out>
2
a : to become covered <break out in a sweat> b : to become affected with a skin eruption
3
: to make a break from a restraining condition or situation <broke out of a slump> <broke out of jail>
transitive verb
1
a : to make ready for action or use <break out the tents and make camp> b : to produce for consumption <break out a bottle of champagne>
2
: to display flying and unfurled
3
: to separate from a mass of data <break out newsstand sales>
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First Known Use of BREAK OUT
before 12th century
Related to BREAK OUT
- Synonyms
- blaze (up), erupt, burst (forth), explode, flame, flare (up)
Rhymes with BREAK OUT
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Medical Dictionary
break out
intransitive verb \(ˈ)brā-ˈkau̇t\
Medical Definition of BREAK OUT
1
: to be affected with a skin eruption and especially one indicative of the presence of a particular disease <breaking out with measles>
2
of a disease : to manifest itself by skin eruptions
3
: to become covered with <break out in a sweat>
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