The phrasal verb "break out" means for something, usually a problem, to start. It is used to indicate the beginning of an event or situation.
Phrasal Verb: "break out" significa que algo, generalmente un problema, comienza. Se usa para indicar el inicio de un evento o situación.
| Phrasal Verb | break out |
|---|---|
| Definition | to start (usually a problem) |
| Examples | - News report: Riots broke out on the streets of Paris yesterday when two young men were killed while being chased by the police. - How did the fight break out in the playground yesterday? |
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