Meaning of 'burst'

noun

the act of exploding or bursting

Synonyms: explosion

noun

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

Example: "a burst of applause"

Synonyms: fit

noun

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

Synonyms: volley fusillade salvo

noun

a sudden intense happening

Example: "an outburst of heavy rain"

Synonyms: outburst flare-up

verb

to come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

Example: "The bubble burst."

Synonyms: split break open

verb

to break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

Example: "The dam burst without warning."

Synonyms: bust

verb

to emerge suddenly

Example: "As we came out of the shadow of the mountain, the sun burst into view."

verb

to force out or release suddenly, and often violently, something pent up

Example: "The volcano burst its lava from underground."

Synonyms: break

verb

to move suddenly, energetically, or violently

Example: "They burst out of the house into the cool night."

verb

to be in a state of movement or action

Example: "The rude customer burst to the front of the line."

Synonyms: bristle abound