breakout

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a short meeting for a small group of people during a larger conference or event.

n. a secondary session or meeting room used for small-group discussion during a larger convention or conference.

“After the main speech, we will move to the breakout rooms for a group discussion.”

“The conference schedule includes several breakout sessions designed to allow delegates to discuss specific technical challenges in smaller groups.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine

n. the sudden start of something, like a disease or a rash on the skin.

n. the sudden eruption or appearance of a physical condition, such as a skin rash or an infectious disease.

“Stress can often cause a sudden breakout of acne on your face.”

“The patient reported a sudden breakout of hives shortly after starting the new course of antibiotics.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. used to describe a person or thing that suddenly becomes very famous or successful.

adj. denoting a person or creative work that achieves sudden, widespread mainstream popularity or commercial success.

“The young actor became a star after his breakout role in the summer's biggest movie.”

“Critics are calling the novel a breakout success that will likely define the author's career for years to come.”

C1 · Advanced Electronics Technical

adj. used to describe a cable or device that splits one signal into several smaller ones.

adj. referring to a component or cable designed to split a single multi-channel signal into several individual signals.

“You will need a breakout cable to connect the different speakers to the main system.”

“The technician used a breakout box to monitor individual signal lines without interrupting the primary data flow.”