noun
- sudden appearances of spots or pimples on the skin
- escapes from confinement, especially from prison
- sudden increases or occurrences of something, especially disease or violence
Examples
- The teenager experienced frequent breakouts during puberty.
- The prison reported three breakouts this year.
- Health officials are monitoring breakouts of the flu in several cities.
- Stock analysts predicted breakouts in technology shares.
- She changed her skincare routine to prevent breakouts.
- The documentary covered famous prison breakouts in history.
- Breakouts of violence occurred during the protest.