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to break out / to hatch

verbgeneral usecommon/ekluˈdiɾ/e·clo·dir

Definition

1

To begin or burst out suddenly and violently (applied to conflicts, revolts, crises). By extension, to open, to break open (applied to eggs, flower buds).

Usage examples

Violent protests erupted in the capital last night.
The chicks will hatch in about 21 days.

Common combinations

to break out (war)to erupt (conflict)to hatch (egg)