outbreak

Definition

  • noun: a sudden start or increase of fighting or disease
  • noun: a sudden or violent increase in activity or currency
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: eruption, insurrection, mutiny

Examples

  • They are preparing for an 'outbreak of' the virus.

  • an 'outbreak of' violence/war

  • a cholera 'outbreak'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's like, three in the last five minutes. What is going on? The World Health Organization has been tracking the recent outbreak of rabies that began in Taiwan and has now been reported in over countries. Responding to allegations he hasn't done enough to prevent the spread.. Can we try BBC? (..)
    2013 World War Z
  • (..) We have a great show in store for you this morning. Well, it's a great morning to be in the studio. Authorities have confirmed an avian flu outbreak. Forecast, cloudy skies.. Good morning. Reporting from Brighton. This will be a different scenario if the virus changes in a way that allows (..)
    2013 World War Z