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outbreak

UK
/ˈaʊt.breɪk/
US
/ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Translations

outbreaknoun
outbreaks
pl
UK
/ˈaʊt.breɪk/
US
/ˈaʊt.breɪk/
épidémieSurtout pour une maladie ; emploi courant.
The outbreak of the flu led to the closure of several schools in the area.
L’épidémie de grippe a entraîné la fermeture de plusieurs écoles de la région.
déclenchementPour un conflit, des hostilités ou un événement soudain.
The outbreak of hostilities caught the diplomats by surprise.
Le déclenchement des hostilités a pris les diplomates par surprise.
Additional translations
éclatPour une manifestation soudaine d’émotion, de bruit ou d’activité.
Synonyms
outburst
breakout
surge
spree
eruption
flare-up
epidemic
outbreakverb
outbroke
Past Simple
outbroken
Past Participle
outbreaking
Gerund
Archaic or rare: intransitive, meaning 'to break out suddenly'.
éclaterSens archaïque : se produire soudainement, jaillir.
Around midnight the storm outbroke with terrifying force.
Vers minuit, la tempête éclata avec une force terrifiante.
Synonyms
crop up
start
begin
arise
spring up
break forth
flare up
burst forth
break out
erupt
outbreakadjective
UK
/ˈaʊt.breɪk/
US
/ˈaʊt.breɪk/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an outbreak, e.g., 'outbreak investigation'.
épidémiqueS’emploie surtout dans le contexte de la santé et de la gestion des épidémies.
The hospital set up an outbreak response unit.
L’hôpital a mis en place une unité de réponse épidémique.

Definitions

outbreaknoun
A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as a disease or conflict.
The outbreak of the flu led to the closure of several schools in the area.
A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in that area.
The health department is monitoring the outbreak of measles in the community.
A sudden or violent start of something unwelcome, such as war or fighting.
The outbreak of hostilities caught the diplomats by surprise.
A sudden outburst of emotion, noise, or other activity.
The comedian's joke triggered an outbreak of laughter across the audience.
outbreakverb
(Archaic) To break out or burst forth suddenly.
Around midnight the storm outbroke with terrifying force.
outbreakadjective
Relating to or intended for dealing with an outbreak.
The hospital set up an outbreak response unit.
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