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Meaning of break containment | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Of a post or piece of media, to be shown to a larger audience than originally intended; typically either to a non-fandom community or to an outside platform.

Examples

“This meme broke containment when it was posted to Reddit.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

break cover break dance break danced break dances break dancing break down

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