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break out

break out


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb begin abruptly: to happen or begin suddenly and strongly

2. intransitive verb have skin rash: to develop a case of acne or a rash, especially suddenly

3. intransitive verb become free from something: to escape or emerge from something such as a prison that confines, restrains, or traps

4. transitive verb prepare something for use: to open something or get something ready for use or action
broke out the emergency rations

5. transitive verb classify data items: to classify, summarize, outline, or separate data items in order to analyze, explain, or identify something

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