burst
burst
- n the act of exploding or bursting
the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft - n rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
- n a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a burst of applause - n a sudden intense happening
an outburst of heavy rain
a burst of lightning - v come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
The bubble burst - v force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
- v burst outward, usually with noise
- v move suddenly, energetically, or violently
He burst out of the house into the cool night - v be in a state of movement or action
- v emerge suddenly
The sun burst into view - v cause to burst
- v break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
The dam burst
- Almost overnight last week a little, suppressed idea burst upon the nation as a full-fledged legislative movement.
- The unauthorized tell-alls burst with miscarriages, abortions, rest cures and frenzied press conferences announcing her desire to be left alone.
- Well, last week one bubble burst.