What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spontaneous occurrence before the public holiday (8)" mean?

The definition is "Spontaneous occurrence". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym of "public") + BREAK (synonym of "holiday"); definition: "Spontaneous occurrence" The answer is OUTBREAK.

Spontaneous occurrence before the public holiday (8)

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