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View usage for: (aʊtbreɪk) Word forms: plural outbreakscountable noun [usually singular]If there is an outbreak of something unpleasant, such as violence or a disease, it suddenly starts to happen. The festival ended a day early after an outbreak of violence involving hundreds ofyouths. At the outbreak of war, he enlisted as a private. [+ of] The cholera outbreak continued to spread. Synonyms: eruption, burst, explosion, epidemic More Synonyms of outbreak More Synonyms of outbreak outbreak in British English (ˈaʊtˌbreɪk) nouna sudden, violent, or spontaneous occurrence, esp of disease or strife outbreak in American English (ˈaʊtˌbreɪk) noun1. a breaking out; sudden occurrence, as of disease or war 2. an insurrection or riot Examples of 'outbreak' in a sentenceoutbreak Later there was an outbreak in Southern France... rather close, you might say.As far as surface warships were concerned, the Germans were more than adequately prepared at the outbreak of war.Days after Michael was clearly well again, Vicky continued to watch him for signs of a fresh outbreak. In other languagesoutbreak British English: outbreak / ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/ NOUN An outbreak of something unpleasant is a sudden occurrence of it. This is the worst ever outbreak of the disease. - American English: outbreak
- Arabic: نُشُوبُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: surto doença
- Chinese: 爆发
- Croatian: epidemija
- Czech: propuknutí
- Danish: udbrud
- Dutch: uitbarsting
- European Spanish: brote enfermedad
- Finnish: puhkeaminen
- French: éruption
- German: Ausbruch
- Greek: ξέσπασμα
- Italian: scoppio
- Japanese: 勃発
- Korean: 돌발
- Norwegian: utbrudd
- Polish: wybuch epidemia
- European Portuguese: surto doença
- Romanian: izbucnire
- Russian: вспышка
- Latin American Spanish: brote erupción, epidemia
- Swedish: utbrott
- Thai: การเกิดขึ้นอย่างรุนแรงและทันทีทันใด
- Turkish: ayaklanma
- Ukrainian: раптовий початок
- Vietnamese: sự bùng nổ
Chinese translation of 'outbreak' n (c) - [of war, disease, violence]
爆发(發) (bàofā)
Definition a sudden occurrence of disease or war an outbreak of violence involving hundreds of youthsThis outbreak of flu is no worse than normal. On the outbreak of war he expected to be called up. Additional synonymsDefinition a start Think of this as a new beginning. Synonyms start, opening, break (informal), chance, source, opportunity, birth, origin, introduction, outset, starting point, onset, overture, initiation, inauguration, inception, commencement, opening move Definition a sudden increase of effort short bursts of activity Synonyms rush, surge, fit, outbreak, outburst, spate, gush, torrent, eruption, spurt, outpouringDefinition the beginning All applicants should be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of this course. Synonyms beginning, start, opening, launch, birth, origin, dawn (literary), outset, onset, initiation, inauguration, inception, embarkation Additional synonymsDefinition the beginning of something the dawn of the radio age Synonyms beginning, start, birth, rise, origin, dawning, unfolding, emergence, outset, onset, advent, genesis, inceptionDefinition a rapid development or spread of something an epidemic of crimes Synonyms spate, plague, outbreak, wave, rash, eruption, upsurgeDefinition a sudden or violent outburst of activity, noise, emotion, etc. an explosion of violence in the country's capital Synonyms outbreak, flare-up, eruption, upsurgeDefinition a sudden occurrence of a particular emotion or experience The essay could do with a flash of wit. Synonyms burst, show, sign, touch, display, rush, demonstration, surge, outbreak, outburst, manifestationDefinition the beginning or first part of something the opening of peace talks Synonyms beginning, start, launch, launching, birth, dawn (literary), outset, starting point, onset, overture, initiation, inauguration, inception, commencement, kickoff (informal), opening move Definition a sudden strong expression of emotion, esp. of anger Synonyms explosion, surge, outbreak, eruption, flare-up Definition a start Decide at the outset what kind of learning programme will suit you best. Synonyms beginning, start, opening, early days, starting point, onset, inauguration, inception, commencement, kickoff (informal) Definition an outbreak of occurrences a rash of internet-related companies Synonyms spate, series, wave, flood, succession, plague, outbreak, epidemicDefinition a sudden burst of activity or feeling He felt a spasm of fear. Synonyms burst, fit, outburst, seizure, frenzy, eruption, access |