1. an escape from prison or confinement
2. a sudden occurrence or eruption of something
3. a skin condition with pimples or rash

1. achieving sudden success or popularity

Examples

• The prisoners planned a daring breakout from the maximum-security facility.
• There was a breakout of violence in the city center last night.
• She developed a breakout on her face before the important presentation.
• The young actor had his breakout role in the independent film.
• The breakout star of the show received critical acclaim.
• Health officials are investigating the breakout of illness at the school.
• His breakout performance launched his career in Hollywood.