<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>an escape, often with the use of force, as from a prison or mental institution</li><li>an appearance or manifestation, as of a disease, that is sudden and often widespread; outbreak</li><li>an itemization; breakdown: a hotel bill with a breakout of each service offered</li><li>an instance of surpassing any previous achievement: a breakout in gold prices</li><li>the act or process of removing and disassembling equipment that has been used in drilling a well</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>of or constituting a sudden increase, advance, or unexpected success: The director has finally scored with a breakout movie</li></ul>