breaking out

Definitions

Escaping from confinement or a restricted place.

Developing or appearing suddenly, as in a rash or outbreak.

Becoming successful or prominent, especially after a period of obscurity.

Examples

The prisoners were caught while breaking out of the high-security facility.

She is breaking out in hives because of her severe peanut allergy.

The band is finally breaking out of the local club scene and gaining national attention.

Synonyms

escaping fleeing bolting absconding departing erupting emerging

Antonyms

imprisoning capturing entering arriving staying remaining subduing