break out (EN)

phrasal verb

phrasal verb “break out”

1. to escape from a place, especially a prison or confinement
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   The prisoners broke out of jail just before dawn.
2. to start suddenly, especially something bad like war, fire, or disease
   A violent storm broke out during the night.
3. to suddenly develop a skin condition or physical reaction
   He broke out in hives after eating shellfish.
4. to bring something out from storage for use or display
   Let's break out the champagne to celebrate your promotion.
5. to help someone escape from a place where they are confined
   They planned to break him out of the high-security facility.
6. to remove something by breaking it apart
   They had to break out the old window to install the new one.
7. to separate something from a group or set
   He broke out the essential tools before starting the job.