burst

/bˈɝst/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
“The bubble burst”
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
“break into tears”
burst outward, usually with noise
“The champagne bottle exploded”
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
“He burst out of the house into the cool night”
be in a state of movement or action
“The room abounded with screaming children”
emerge suddenly
“The sun burst into view”
cause to burst
“The ice broke the pipe”
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
“The dam burst”

noun

the act of exploding or bursting
“the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children”
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
“our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise”
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
“a burst of applause”
a sudden intense happening
“an outburst of heavy rain”

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