Breakout: meaning, definitions and examples

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breakout

 

[ หˆbreษชkหŒaสŠt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

prison escape

A breakout refers to an escape from prison or confinement. It typically involves a sudden and often forceful attempt by inmates or captives to flee from a secure location.

Synonyms

break, escape, flee

Examples of usage

  • The prison's security was tested during the dramatic breakout.
  • Authorities launched a manhunt after the breakout of several inmates.
  • The breakout was meticulously planned over several months.
Context #2 | Noun

business success

In a business context, a breakout is an event or period during which a company or individual achieves significant success or reaches beyond prior limits. This can refer to a product that becomes very popular or a performer gaining widespread fame.

Synonyms

advancement, breakthrough, success

Examples of usage

  • The startup had a breakout year, doubling its revenue.
  • Her latest album was a breakout success worldwide.
  • The technology company experienced a breakout in the market.
Context #3 | Verb

to escape

To breakout means to escape from a place or situation, especially confinement. It implies a sudden and forceful action to leave a secure or restricted environment.

Synonyms

break free, escape, flee

Examples of usage

  • They planned to breakout during the night.
  • The prisoners tried to breakout but were thwarted by guards.
  • He managed to breakout from the challenging circumstances.

Translations

Translations of the word "breakout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fuga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‡เค•เค†เค‰เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausbruch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelarian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะตั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybicie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฌใ‚คใ‚ฏใ‚ขใ‚ฆใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvasion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escape

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์ถœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบnik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ›ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pobeg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณtti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒญแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escape

Etymology

The term 'breakout' has its roots in the early 20th century, primarily emerging in English-speaking contexts related to penal institutions. The word combines 'break' and 'out', reflecting the act of breaking free from confinement. Its use in relation to successful enterprises and individuals rose significantly in the latter half of the 20th century, as the concepts of entrepreneurship and celebrity culture became more prominent. The evolution of the term signifies a broader application beyond physical escape, encompassing aspects of success and breakthroughs in various fields. This duality encapsulates both the idea of liberation from constraint and the achievement of notable milestones, illustrating the dynamic nature of the term in contemporary language.