break out

verb

1. intr, adverb to begin or arise suddenly

   panic broke out

2. intr, adverb to make an escape, esp from prison or confinement
3. intr, adverb,foll byin (of the skin) to erupt (in a rash, pimples, etc)
4. tr, adverb to launch or introduce (a new product)
5. tr, adverb to open and start using

   break out the champagne

noun

1. an escape, esp from prison or confinement
2. 1. a great success, esp following relatively disappointing performance
   2. ( as modifier )

      a breakout year

Example Sentences

Of course, Ohio State didn’t help its cause by losing the rivalry game to Michigan and having a postgame melee break out on its home field.

From Los Angeles Times

Footage showed a heavy police presence outside the National Assembly in the Yeongdeungpo District in the South Korean capital, and scuffles breaking out between police and protesters.

From BBC

Two separate fights broke out between the teams before Al-Shaair left the field.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bruins displayed their usual high energy in practice this week, breaking out a conga line.

From Los Angeles Times

Willis previously made the news in 2021, when he was arrested after a fight that broke out at a Porter town hall at a park in Irvine.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appear
• arise
• begin
• commence
• erupt
• explode
• occur
• set in
• start