utbrytning — meaning in English

English meaning

• breakaway adj Having split off from a larger group or organization.
• breakout noun An escape, especially from prison.
• splinter noun A thin, sharp fragment broken off from a larger piece, often wood.

Senses

utbrytning is used for these senses in English:

• breakaway (ice hockey) A situation in the game where one or more players of a team attack towards the goal of the other team without having any defenders in front of them.
• breakaway A swing dance in which the leader occasionally swings the follower out into an open position.
• breakout A breakdown of statistics; a detailed view of component parts.
• secession The act of seceding.
• splinter A group that formed by splitting off from a larger membership.

breakaway — full definition

1. adj Having split off from a larger group or organization.
2. noun A person or group that pulls ahead of the main pack, especially in cycling or racing.
3. noun A sudden move to escape or separate from something.

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.

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