Break out
/breɪk aʊt /B1
PreIntermediate
1. To start suddenly, especially of something dangerous or unpleasant.
- The fire broke out in the middle of the night, causing the building to evacuate immediately.
- Violence broke out after the match, resulting in several injuries.
2. To escape from a place or situation.
- The prisoners managed to break out of jail last night.
- Several animals broke out of the zoo after a fence was damaged during the storm.
3. To develop a skin eruption, especially pimples.
- She tends to break out in hives when she's stressed.
- He broke out in a rash after eating shellfish.
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