breakout
/ˈbreɪkˌaʊt/
noun
- An escape from a prison or other confined place.
- The movie is about a famous breakout from a maximum-security prison.
- The guards discovered the breakout attempt before anyone escaped.
- The prisoners planned a breakout that involved digging a tunnel.
- A sudden appearance of something, especially a skin condition like acne or a rash.
- She had a breakout of pimples right before the school dance.
- Stress often leads to a breakout of acne on her face.
- The new soap caused a breakout of red spots on his arms.
- A sudden increase in popularity or success, especially for a performer or product.
- The singer's debut album was a breakout hit that topped the charts.
- The small company had a breakout year with record sales.
- Her role in that film was a breakout performance that made her famous.
- A small group discussion or activity within a larger meeting or class.
- During the conference, we had a breakout session on new technology.
- The workshop included a breakout activity where teams solved a puzzle.
- The teacher divided the class into breakout groups to discuss the topic.
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adjective
- Describing something that causes or involves a breakout, especially a sudden success or escape.
- The company's breakout product changed the entire industry.
- The breakout hit of the summer was a song no one expected.
- She was named the breakout star of the season after her amazing performance.