burst
noun
- 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
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a burst of applause
a fit of housecleaning
- 3
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
- 4
a sudden intense happening
an outburst of heavy rain
a burst of lightning
verb
- 1
burst outward, usually with noise
The champagne bottle exploded
- 2
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
The bubble burst
- 3
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
The dam burst
- 4
emerge suddenly
The sun burst into view
- 5
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
break into tears
erupt in anger
- 6
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
He burst out of the house into the cool night
- 7
cause to burst
The ice broke the pipe
- 8
be in a state of movement or action
The room abounded with screaming children
The garden bristled with toddlers
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