breakout
|break/out|
B2
/ˈbreɪkˌaʊt/
sudden emergence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'breakout' originates from the combination of 'break' and 'out', where 'break' meant 'to separate' and 'out' indicated 'outside'.
Historical Evolution
'breakout' evolved from the Old English word 'brecan' meaning 'to break' and 'ūt' meaning 'out'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break out of confinement', but over time it evolved to include 'a sudden increase in occurrence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sudden or forceful emergence or escape, especially from a place of confinement.
The prisoners planned a breakout from the high-security prison.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39