Intermediate Emergencies & Problems

Outbreak

/ˈaʊtbreɪk/ noun

Meaning

A sudden start or increase of something unwelcome, such as a disease or conflict.

हिंदी मेंकिसी अवांछित चीज़, जैसे बीमारी या संघर्ष, की अचानक शुरुआत या वृद्धि।

Example Sentences

“Health officials responded to the outbreak.”

स्वास्थ्य अधिकारियों ने इस प्रकोप पर प्रतिक्रिया दी।

“The outbreak was contained within weeks.”

यह प्रकोप कुछ हफ्तों के भीतर नियंत्रित कर लिया गया।

⚠ Common Mistake

Written as one word — not "out break" (two words).

Good to Know

Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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