“Break out of” means:
- To Escape From a Place or Situation:
- To forcibly or cleverly escape from a confined space, situation, or condition.
- Example: “The prisoners managed to break out of the high-security jail.”
- To Overcome or Escape From an Obstacle:
- To overcome a limitation or restriction, often metaphorically.
- Example: “She finally broke out of her comfort zone and started speaking in public.”
Prepositions
- Before “break out of”: Typically not used with prepositions directly before the phrase.
- After “break out of”: Followed by the place, situation, or condition being escaped or overcome.
- Example: “They broke out of the locked room using a hidden key.”
- Example: “He broke out of his old habits and adopted a healthier lifestyle.”
Collocations
- Break out of (a place/jail/room)
- Break out of (a situation/condition)
- Break out of (a habit/routine)
Example Sentences
- “The prisoners planned to break out of the maximum-security prison.”
- “She managed to break out of her old habits and start a new exercise routine.”
- “The cat broke out of the house and ran into the yard.”
- “He broke out of his shell and began participating in social events.”
- “They had to break out of the room after getting locked in during the escape room game.”
- “The company is looking to break out of its current market and explore new opportunities.”
- “He broke out of the monotony of his daily routine by taking a spontaneous trip.”
- “The artist broke out of her conventional style and experimented with new techniques.”
- “The team worked together to break out of the challenging situation they were in.”
- “She broke out of her comfort zone and attended the networking event.”
- “The bird broke out of its cage and flew around the room.”
- “He was determined to break out of the cycle of debt and financial instability.”
- “They broke out of the building through a small window during the fire.”
- “She finally broke out of her fear of public speaking with the help of a coach.”
- “The new product helped the company break out of its traditional market.”
- “He broke out of his daily routine to start a new hobby.”
- “The escapees managed to break out of the heavily guarded facility.”
- “She broke out of the restrictive diet and started enjoying a more balanced meal plan.”
- “The actor broke out of his usual roles and took on a challenging new part.”
- “They broke out of the tight deadlines by extending the project timeline.”
- “He broke out of his introverted nature and made new friends.”
- “The virus managed to break out of quarantine and spread to other areas.”
- “She broke out of her old mindset and adopted a more positive outlook on life.”
- “The dog broke out of the yard and chased after a squirrel.”
- “He was eager to break out of the routine and experience something new.”
- “The team broke out of the losing streak with their latest victory.”
- “She broke out of the comfort of her home and traveled to distant places.”
- “The company managed to break out of the financial crisis with a successful strategy.”
- “He broke out of his shell and started sharing his ideas in meetings.”
- “The prisoners executed their plan to break out of the detention center.”
- “She broke out of the restrictive fashion trends and developed her own unique style.”
- “The actor broke out of his typecasting and impressed audiences with a dramatic role.”
- “They managed to break out of the gridlock by finding an alternative route.”
- “He broke out of his old routine and began focusing on personal growth.”
- “The company is eager to break out of its stagnant phase and innovate.”
- “She broke out of her shell and started expressing herself more freely.”
- “The team broke out of their usual strategies to try a new approach.”
- “He broke out of the comfort zone by accepting a challenging assignment.”
- “The bird broke out of the cage and flew away into the open sky.”
- “She broke out of her restrictive lifestyle and embraced a healthier way of living.”
- “The startup broke out of its niche market and gained widespread recognition.”
- “He broke out of his monotonous job to pursue his passion for writing.”
- “The project team managed to break out of their difficulties and complete the task on time.”
- “She broke out of her usual habits and started a new fitness regimen.”
- “The organization broke out of its previous limitations and achieved significant growth.”
- “He broke out of his comfort zone and participated in the public speaking event.”
- “The artist broke out of her traditional methods and explored modern art techniques.”
- “They broke out of the constraints of the old system and implemented new processes.”
- “She broke out of her shell and started engaging more in community activities.”
- “The company broke out of the competition by introducing a revolutionary product.”