breaks out
Escapes from confinement
Breaks out means to suddenly begin or emerge, often with force or urgency.
A rash breaks out on skin; war breaks out between nations; a fire breaks out in a building.
To break out of somewhere is to escape: Three prisoners broke out last night.
Something that breaks out disrupts a prior state of calm or containment.
A breakout hit or star achieves sudden success.
- eruptBurst out suddenly
- riotViolent public disturbance
- burstBreak apart suddenly
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- escapeFlight from captivity
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