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Definition of "break out" []

  • To escape, especially forcefully or defiantly. (verb)
  • (idiomatic) to bring out, use, or present (verb)
  • To separate from a bundle (verb)
  • To begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition. (verb)
  • To suddenly get pimples, especially on one's face. (verb)

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Use "break out" in a sentence
  • "And a bottle of my patented tonic, to which I have added a drachm of gold so that ye do not break out in boils."
  • "War will break out between my marines and the soldiers of the New South Wales Corps, with every felon villain from Francis to Peck enlisting with Hill."
  • "The rebels have been trying to break out of those bridgeheads."