Breakout Definition
brākout
breakouts
noun
breakouts
A sudden, forceful escape, as from prison or enemy troop encirclement.
Webster's New World
A forceful emergence from a restrictive condition or situation.
American Heritage
A sudden manifestation or increase, as of a disease; an outbreak.
American Heritage Medicine
A sudden or dramatic improvement or increase in popularity.
American Heritage
A breakdown of statistical data.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- prison-breaking
- prisonbreak
- gaolbreak
- jailbreak
- break
- getaway
- lam
- flight
- escapement
- escape
- decampment
adjective
Achieving, resulting in, or characterized by sudden or unexpected success or popularity.
Webster's New World
Conducted separately from a larger group or meeting.
Attended several breakout sessions at the conference.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Breakout
Noun
Singular:
breakout
Plural:
breakouts
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