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Definition breakout in British English

breakout adjective

adjective
/ˈbreɪkaʊt/
1

involving great success that makes someone or something very popular

Example

We haven't seen a real breakout series from NBC since Friends.

Synonyms and related words
Example

the show's breakout star, Benedict Cumberbatch

Example

a breakout performance

Definition breakout in British English