Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkaʊt/
noun
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1a forcible escape, especially from prison: a prison breakout
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(in soccer and other sports) a sudden attack by a team that has been defending: the Dutch tend to be defensive and go for the breakout
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2an outbreak: a breakout of hostilities
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3 [mass noun] the deformation or splintering of wood, stone, or other material being drilled or planed: avoid breakout and fluffy edges
adjective
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1suddenly and extremely popular or successful: a breakout movie
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2denoting a group which breaks away from a larger gathering for discussion: breakout discussion groups