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break out

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break out verb

  1. To escape, especially forcefully or defiantly.“The brigade succeeded in breaking out of the pocket and reunited with friendly forces.”
  2. To bring out, use, or present.“Break out the bubbly and celebrate.”
  3. To separate from a bundle.“Break out the cables from the harness once they are inside the frame.”
  4. To take or force out by breaking.“to break out a pane of glass”

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