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puhkeaminen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • breakout noun An escape, especially from prison.
  • burst verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
  • onset noun The point at which something, especially an illness or a change, first begins.
  • outbreak noun A sudden start or spread of something unwelcome, such as a disease or violence.
  • rupture noun A sudden break, tear, or burst, especially in tissue or a container.

Senses

puhkeaminen is used for these senses in English:

  • breakout An outbreak (sudden eruption of disease etc.).
  • burst An act or instance of bursting.
  • onset (medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
  • rupture A burst, split, or break.

breakout — full definition

  1. noun An escape, especially from prison.
  2. noun A sudden outbreak, such as of a rash or disease.
  3. adj Describing a sudden and unexpected rise to popularity or success.

burst — full definition

  1. verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
  2. verb To move suddenly and forcefully, especially entering or exiting.
  3. noun A sudden, brief outbreak or surge of something.

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