burst

Meanings

• the act of exploding or bursting
  • "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
• rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
  • "a burst of applause"
• a sudden intense happening
  • "an outburst of heavy rain"
  • "a burst of lightning"
• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
  • "The bubble burst"
• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
• burst outward, usually with noise
• move suddenly, energetically, or violently
  • "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
• be in a state of movement or action
• emerge suddenly
  • "The sun burst into view"
• cause to burst
• break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
  • "The dam burst"

Synonyms

abound, break, break open, bristle, bust, collapse, erupt, explode, explosion, fit, flare-up, fusillade, outburst, salvo, split, volley