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English / phrasal verb

break out

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To begin suddenly and forcefully, such as an argument, conflict, or lively discussion

In context

01

A lively debate broke out among the committee members regarding the quarterly budget allocations.

02

The team manager quickly intervened before an unproductive argument could break out during the presentation.

Synonyms

erupt,burst forth,flare up

Antonyms

subside,settle,conclude

Collocations

dispute broke out,debate broke out,argument broke out

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗