Pesquisar
to break out
[phrase form: break]
01
fugir, escapar
to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison
Intransitive
Example
The prisoners attempted to break out during the night.
The movie showcased a dramatic plot of prisoners trying to break out.
02
surgir, espalhar-se
(of an infectious disease) to start and spread within a community
Intransitive
Transitive: to break out a disease
Example
The unsupervised food handling broke out cases of foodborne illnesses.
The infected person inadvertently broke out the virus in the crowded gathering.
03
explodir, surgir
(of a war, fight, or other unwelcome occurrence) to start suddenly
Intransitive
Example
The fire broke out in the middle of the night, startling everyone.
War broke out unexpectedly, catching the nation off guard.
A fight broke out at the bar, resulting in police intervention.
04
aparecer, brotar
to start to have pimples or a rash, typically on the face
Intransitive
Example
The humid weather makes my skin break out with acne.
Changing skincare products suddenly made me break out.
I never used to break out until I started a new medication.
05
retirar, extrair
to take something out of storage and bring it into use
Transitive: to break out sth
Example
The store broke out its holiday decorations for the season.
The library broke out its collection of rare books for display.
The school broke out the sports equipment for the tournament.
Exemplo
The prisoners attempted to break out during the night.
The movie showcased a dramatic plot of prisoners trying to break out.
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