Looking for the meaning of the word BREAKOUT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BREAKOUT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Breakout
Speech Type: Noun
ˈbreɪkaʊt
a forcible escape, especially from prison
Short Definition:forcible escape
Examples:- a prison breakout
an outbreak
Short Definition:outbreak
Examples:- a breakout of hostilities
the deformation or splintering of wood, stone, or other material being drilled or planed
Short Definition:deformation or splintering of wood, stone, or other material
Examples:- avoid breakout and fluffy edges
Word: Breakout
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈbreɪkaʊt
suddenly and extremely popular or successful
Short Definition:suddenly and extremely popular or successful
Examples:- a breakout movie
denoting a group which breaks away from a larger gathering for discussion
Short Definition:denoting group which breaks away from larger gathering for discussion
Examples:- breakout discussion groups
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