breaking out
phrasal verbUK /ˌbreɪkɪŋ ˈaʊt/
US /ˌbreɪkɪŋ ˈaʊt/
Getting free from a place where you were stuck.
The puppy kept breaking out of the backyard to chase squirrels.
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2. Starting suddenly, like a fight, a fire, or a loud noise.
A fight broke out in the school cafeteria.
3. Getting red spots or pimples on your skin.
She started breaking out in a rash after touching the plant.
4. Sweating a lot and getting wet with sweat.
He was breaking out in a sweat before the big test.
5. Opening something that is sealed so you can use it.
We are breaking out the new board game tonight.