breakout
Translation
breakout, escape, eruption
Examples
There was a prison breakout last night.
There was a prison breakout last night.
The actor had a breakout role in that movie.
The actor had a breakout role in that film.
We will have a breakout session after lunch.
We will have a breakout session after lunch.
Grammar Patterns
a breakout from ((a place)) an escape from (a place) There was a breakout from the local prison.
a breakout ((noun)) a sudden, successful (noun) She became a breakout star after that film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: escape, eruption, success
Etymology
A compound of 'break' and 'out'. It signifies the action of breaking free and getting out.
Memory Tips
Imagine something suddenly 'breaking out' of a container, like a prisoner from a jail or an actor into fame.