What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flare-up when away on holiday (8)" mean?

The definition is "holiday". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="away") + BREAK (synonym="holiday") = OUTBREAK The answer is OUTBREAK.

Flare-up when away on holiday (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29635 | 7 Down | 2025-03-06 flower

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