- an escape, often with the use of force, as from a prison or mental institution.
- an appearance or manifestation, as of a disease, that is sudden and often widespread; outbreak.
- an itemization; breakdown: a hotel bill with a breakout of each service offered.
- an instance of surpassing any previous achievement: a breakout in gold prices.
- the act or process of removing and disassembling equipment that has been used in drilling a well.
- of or constituting a sudden increase, advance, or unexpected success: The director has finally scored with a breakout movie.
- to begin or arise suddenly
- to make an escape, esp from prison or confinement
- (of the skin) to erupt (in a rash, pimples, etc)
- to launch or introduce (a new product)
- to open and start using
- an escape, esp from prison or confinement
- a great success, esp following relatively disappointing performance
- (as modifier)
