breakout
break
ˈbreɪk
breik
out
aʊt
awt
/bɹˈe‍ɪka‍ʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "breakout"in English

Breakout
01

an escape from prison or jail

Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
breakouts
Examples
There was a breakout last night.
02

the act of moving the ball from defense to offense to start an attack in lacrosse

What is a "breakout"?

In lacrosse, a breakout refers to a fast and coordinated movement by a team to move the ball from their defensive zone to the offensive zone. It usually happens after gaining possession of the ball, often following a turnover or a save by the goalie. During a breakout, players work together to quickly pass the ball and move up the field, aiming to create a scoring chance before the opposing defense can position themselves. A successful breakout relies on speed, teamwork, and precise passing.

Examples
The defenseman initiated the breakout by passing to the midfielder.
breakout
01

suddenly experiencing a smashing success or becoming extremely popular

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most breakout
Comparative
more breakout
gradable
to breakout
01

to start suddenly, typically referring to the sudden occurrence or spread of a disease

Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
out
base verb
break
present tense
break out
3rd person singular
breaks out
present participle
breaking out
past simple
broke out
past participle
broken out
Examples
A flu epidemic broke out in the city during winter.
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