breakout

• Nom désignant une évasion d'un lieu de détention, comme une prison, ou une sortie soudaine et impétueuse d'un état ou d'une situation, notamment une percée soudaine dans un domaine.

A noun referring to an escape from a place of confinement, such as a prison or jail.

1. Escape from prisonB2formal

   A sudden or forceful escape from a place of confinement, especially a prison.

   Évasion

   • The prisoners planned a daring breakout at midnight.
   • The breakout was captured on security cameras.
   • After the breakout, the police launched a massive manhunt.

   Synonymesescapeflightgaolbreakgetawayjailbreak

   Antonymescaptureimprisonmentincarceration

2. Sudden appearance or outbreakB2formal

   A sudden occurrence or appearance of something, such as a disease, war, or a trend.

   Apparition soudaine, éclosion

   • There was a breakout of the flu in the school.
   • The breakout of the conflict surprised many observers.
   • A breakout of creativity led to a new art movement.

   Synonymeseruptionexplosionoutbreakoutburstoutcroppingupsurge

   Antonymescontainmentpreventionsuppression

3. Sudden success or popularityB2informal

   A sudden and significant increase in popularity or success, especially in entertainment or business.

   Succès soudain et important

   • Her breakout role in the movie made her a star overnight.
   • The band's debut album was a breakout hit.
   • The startup had a breakout year with record sales.

   Synonymesbreakthroughhitsensationsmashsuccess