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broken out

UK
/ˈbrəʊ.kən aʊt/
US
/ˈbroʊ.kən aʊt/

Translations

break outverb

broken out

Past Participle

broke out
Past Simple
broken out
Past Participle
breaking out
Gerund
UK
/breɪk aʊt/
US
/breɪk aʊt/
The prisoners managed to break out of the high-security prison.
Заключённые сумели вырваться из тюрьмы строгого режима.
A fight broke out in the middle of the concert.
В середине концерта разразилась драка.
A fire broke out in the old warehouse last night.
Прошлой ночью в старом складе вспыхнул пожар.
Synonyms
erupt
escape
burst out
break free
flee

Definitions

break outverb
To escape from a place or situation.
The prisoners managed to break out of the high-security facility.
To suddenly begin or occur, often used for something unwelcome or unpleasant.
A fire broke out in the middle of the night, causing panic among the residents.
To develop a skin condition, such as a rash or acne.
She tends to break out in hives whenever she eats shellfish.
To use something new or special for the first time.
He decided to break out the good china for the dinner party.
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