burst

noun

  1. 1

    the act of exploding or bursting

    the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children

    the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft

  2. 2

    a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

    a burst of applause

    a fit of housecleaning

  3. 3

    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

    our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise

  4. 4

    a sudden intense happening

    an outburst of heavy rain

    a burst of lightning

verb

  1. 1

    burst outward, usually with noise

    The champagne bottle exploded

  2. 2

    come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

    The bubble burst

  3. 3

    break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

    The dam burst

  4. 4

    emerge suddenly

    The sun burst into view

  5. 5

    force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

    break into tears

    erupt in anger

  6. 6

    move suddenly, energetically, or violently

    He burst out of the house into the cool night

  7. 7

    cause to burst

    The ice broke the pipe

  8. 8

    be in a state of movement or action

    The room abounded with screaming children

    The garden bristled with toddlers

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